Anderson Houses/Anderson House

Anderson House was constructed from 1902 to 1905 in the centre of Dupont Circle, which at that period of time was the most chic neighborhood in Washington DC. A Boston based company, Arthur Little and Herbert Browne built this mansion as the winter home of Larz Anderson III, an American Diplomat and his author wife Isabel Weld Perkins, who was also a volunteer at the American Red Cross.

The fifty room mansion is without doubt one of the greatest creations of Little and Browne. When built originally, the property included tennis courts, a carriage house, walled gardens and a three storey stable. The diverse interiors of this mansion were built on Italian and English influence. These included hand carved wooden walls, elaborate marble floors and flamboyant iron stair cases. The house was well stocked with all the most modern amenities like clothes dryers with pull out racks, central heat, elevators, electricity and central heat.

History and Other Facts of Anderson House

http://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/a_history.htm

Anderson house is located in Massachusetts, Washington DC and is home to the Society's national headquarters, research library and the historic house museum. There are various guides available who can provide further Washington travel information. This place was used by the Anderson's to entertain some of America's social and political elite.

At other times, the Anderson's used to display their collection of historic artifacts and fine arts that they had got their hands on during the course of their widespread travel. As the Anderson's had no children, Anderson House was donated to the Society of Cincinatti by the widow of Larz Anderson after his death.

General Information on Anderson House

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_the_Cincinnati#Anderson_House.2C_National_Headquarters

Anderson House was reopened by The Society as a museum in 1939 and got listed on the National Register of Historic Places and nominated as a National Historic Landmark in 1971 and 1996 respectively. Presently, Anderson House serves as a library, headquarters and museum. Visitors to the museum get to see portraits and other personal artifacts of the soldiers of the Revolutionary War. This place is a must see for a visitor who wishes to travel to Washington DC.

Information on Other Facts

http://www.hereditary.us/cin_anderson.htm

Anderson Houses/Anderson House Address
2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Contact:
Tel: (202) 785-2040 Fax: (202) 785-0729
Email: cpauley@societyofthecincinnati.org

Anderson Houses/Anderson House Hours:
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Ticket Information for the Anderson Houses/Anderson House: Free Admission

Website: http://www.societyofthecincinnati.org