Strivers' Section Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Strivers' Section Historic District, at Roughly bounded by New Hampshire and Florida Aves., 17th and 18th Sts. along T, U, and Willard Sts. NW, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 6, 1985. The Register lists it for its black history and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 30 other District of Columbia listings. The district takes in 444 historic buildings. The listing covers 20 acres. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district 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 · 66 MB · National Archives↗1875 to today
- 1875Built
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 41 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by New Hampshire and Florida Aves., 17th and 18th Sts. along T, U, and Willard Sts. NW, Washington · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
49 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Show the other 31
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Strivers' Section Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Strivers' Section Historic District
Is Strivers' Section Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 6, 1985 (Register number 85000239).
Is Strivers' Section Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Charlotte Forten Grimke House, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Strivers' Section Historic District?
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 Strivers' Section Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 66 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 117692512 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.