Emerson Preparatory School
Emerson Preparatory School was a small private high school in Northwest Washington, D.C., founded in 1852 as the Emerson Institute. It was Washington's oldest co-ed college preparatory school.Photo: Atbigger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: School
- Description: university-preparatory school in Washington, D.C., United States
- Also known as: “Emerson Institute” and “Emerson Institute of Washington, D.C.”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle and Phillips Collection.
Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
Church
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The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., is a Catholic cathedral, most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral. It and is the seat of the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle is situated 910 feet southeast of Emerson Preparatory School.
Phillips Collection
Museum
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The Phillips Collection is an art museum located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The museum was founded by art collectors Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips in 1921 as the Phillips Memorial Gallery. Phillips Collection is situated 1,800 feet northwest of Emerson Preparatory School.
The Oval Office
Government office
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The Oval Office is the formal working space of the president of the United States at the White House in Washington, D.C. Part of the Executive Office of the President, it is located at the southeast corner of the West Wing. The Oval Office is situated 1 mile south of Emerson Preparatory School.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dupont Circle and Golden Triangle.
Dupont Circle
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Dupont Circle is an affluent historic neighborhood in Washington D.C. It is known for its beautiful Victorian homes, walkability, and has offices, civic institutions, hotels, night clubs, bars, cafes, art galleries, and shops.
Golden Triangle
Neighborhood
The Golden Triangle is a neighborhood and business improvement district in Washington, D.C. Covering 43 blocks, it encompasses the western part of Washington's central business district, running from the front yard of the White House's north side to Dupont Circle and from 16th Street NW to 21st Street NW and including sections of K Street and Connecticut Avenue.
West End
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The West End of Downtown D.C. is the area immediately west of downtown. This guide focuses on the areas of K Street, the West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods.
Emerson Preparatory School
- Categories: university-preparatory school and education
- Location: Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Azerbaijani to Swedish—“Emerson Preparatory School” goes by many names.
- Azerbaijani: “Emerson Hazırlıq Məktəbi”
- French: “Emerson Preparatory School”
- Greek: “Προπαρασκευαστικό Σχολείο Έμερσον”
- Slovenian: “Emerson Preparatory School”
- Swedish: “Emerson Preparatory School”
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