Duncanson-Cranch House
Also known as Cranch-Eliot House; Barney Neighborhood House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Duncanson-Cranch House
Duncanson-Cranch House, at 468-470 N St., NW., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 26, 1973. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 26 other District of Columbia listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Washington, D.C., United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
468-470 N St., NW., Washington · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
9 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Duncanson-Cranch House
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Questions about Duncanson-Cranch House
Is Duncanson-Cranch House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 26, 1973 (Register number 73002081).
Is Duncanson-Cranch House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is USS SEQUOIA (yacht), 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit Duncanson-Cranch House?
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 Duncanson-Cranch House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 117692098 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.