Corcoran Hall
Also known as George Washington University Science Labs
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Corcoran Hall
Corcoran Hall, at 721 21st St., NW., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 12, 1991. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 42 other District of Columbia listings. 16 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 51 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
721 21st St., NW., Washington · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
53 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Corcoran Hall
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Questions about Corcoran Hall
Is Corcoran Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 12, 1991 (Register number 90001545).
Is Corcoran Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oscar W. Underwood House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Corcoran Hall?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Corcoran Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 51 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 117692075 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.