National Register of Historic Places
Davidson Building
Also known as Phillips Building; Carry Building; 3 McPherson Square
On the National Register since 201610 years
Listed 2016Washington
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About Davidson Building
Davidson Building, at 927 15th St., NW., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 4, 2016. The Register lists it for its architecture and town planning, at the local level. 27 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isOffice building in Washington, District of Columbia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Through the years
1917 to today
- 1917Built, designed by B. Stanley Simmons
- 2016Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 10 years
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927 15th St., NW., Washington · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Questions about Davidson Building
Is Davidson Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 4, 2016 (Register number 16000683).
Is Davidson Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is United Mine Workers of America, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Davidson Building?
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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.