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National Register of Historic Places

Southeast Branch Library

On the National Register since 20215 years
Listed 2021Washington
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Southeast Branch Library

Southeast Branch Library, at 403 7th St. SE, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 14, 2021. The Register lists it for its architecture, education and town planning, at the local level. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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403 7th St. SE, Washington · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Southeast Branch LibraryStart here
  2. 2Friendship House-The MaplesGeorgian · Built 1795 · next door
  3. 3Christ ChurchGothic · Built 1794 · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's HouseFederal · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5Washington and Georgetown Railroad Car HouseLate Victorian · 0.1 mi on
Around it

10 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BOld Naval HospitalItalianate0.2 miBEastern MarketCommercial · Built 18730.2 miDCapitol Hill Historic DistrictQueen Anne0.2 mi★The Furies CollectiveBuilt 19130.3 miBSaint Paul African Union Methodist ChurchVernacular Gothic0.4 miBWatterston HouseFederal0.4 miBSt. Mark's ChurchVictorian0.4 miStMain Gate, Washington Navy YardGreek Revival0.5 miBFolger Shakespeare LibraryBuilt 19320.5 miDCapitol Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)Federal0.5 mi

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Questions about Southeast Branch Library

Is Southeast Branch Library on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 14, 2021 (Register number 100006651).

Is Southeast Branch Library a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and Commandant's House, 0.3 miles away.

Can you visit Southeast Branch Library?

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). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.