D.C.'s Most Endangered Places

Each year the D.C. Preservation League creates a list of the Most Endangered Places based on nominations accepted throughout the year.

The list began in 1996 and the 2014 lineup reveals six properties in D.C.

1. Anacostia’s commercial corridor

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE from Good Hope Road to Howard Road

Description: 126 buildings built 1854 - 1930

Threat: The corridor has been neglected and there is a proposal to demolish and relocate the historic buildings.

2. 911 and 913 Street NW

Location: Shaw Historic District

Description: The location consists two three-story brick buildings dating back to the 1800’s.

Threat: The buildings face demolishment in order to make room for two hotels and an apartment building.

3. St. Elizabeths East Agricultural Complex

Location: East Campus

Description: The complex has a horse stable and dry barn.

Threat: The property has been neglected which is causing its deteriorating condition.

4. The Washington Canoe Club

Location: Georgetown waterfront, 3700 Water Street, NW

Description: The area provides space for athletic clubs.

Threat: The building is deteriorating due to financial hardship.

5. West Heating Plant

Location: 1051 29th Street, NW

Description: It was originally designed to provide steam to nearby buildings.

Threat: The current proposal would cause demolishment to 65% of the building.

6. Carnegie Library

Location: 801 K Street, NW

Description: The building served as D.C.’s central library until 1970.

Threat: Redevelopment plans were recently withdrawn.

For more information on the Most Endangered Places visit here.

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