Phillis Wheatley YWCA
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Wheatley, Phillis, YWCA | |
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| Location | 901 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia |
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| Coordinates | 38°54′42″N 77°1′28″W / 38.91167°N 77.02444°WCoordinates: 38°54′42″N 77°1′28″W / 38.91167°N 77.02444°W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architect | Shroeder & Parish |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 83003532[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 6, 1983 |
The Phillis Wheatley YWCA is a Young Women's Christian Association building in Washington, D.C. that was built in 1920. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]
It is named for Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), who was likely the first black woman professional poet and writer in the United States.
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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