Dumbarton Oaks Research Library Washington

Dumbarton — The facade of Dumbarton Oaks, a historic estate and home to the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, located at 3101 R Street NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

The central portion of the home was built in 1801 by William Hammond Dorsey. Later in the 1800s, owner Edward Magruder Linthicum greatly expanded the residence and named it The Oaks. The home's most notable past resident is Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoun, who lived at The Oaks from 1822-1829... NCinDC all photos →

Location map of Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Washington. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Washington. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: 1703 32nd Street, Washington, USA 20007
Coordinates: 38.9150680° N, 77.0639100° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1801

Article Info

Page Title: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: September 29, 2023