Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital, previously known as Freedmen's Hospital, is a major hospital located in Washington, D.C., built on the site of Griffith Stadium, a former professional baseball stadium that served as the home field of the Washington Senators.

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Opening hours: 24/7
Type: Hospital
Description: teaching hospital of Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Also known as: “Freedman’s Hospital”, “Freedmen’s Hospital”, and “HUH”
Address: 2041 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20060

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Howard Theatre and Founders Library.

Howard Theatre

Theater building

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The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., that has been a pillar of the community since its opening in 1910. Howard Theatre is situated 990 feet south of Howard University Hospital.

Founders Library

Library

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The Founders Library is an academic library at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The building, named The Founders Library in honor of the 17 men who founded Howard University, serves as a symbol of the university. Founders Library is situated 1,600 feet north of Howard University Hospital.

Moorland–Spingarn Research Center

Library

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The Moorland–Spingarn Research Center in Washington, D.C, is located on the campus of Howard University on the first and ground floors of Founders Library. Moorland–Spingarn Research Center is situated 1,600 feet north of Howard University Hospital.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shaw and Bloomingdale.

Shaw

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Shaw is a neighborhood in north-central Washington D.C. just east of Dupont Circle and south of Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights. Although it has a diverse population, Shaw is distinctive from the adjacent areas due to its African-American heritage.

Bloomingdale

Neighborhood

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Bloomingdale is a neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., less than two miles north of the United States Capitol building. It is a primarily residential neighborhood, with a small commercial center near the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue and First Street NW featuring bars, restaurants, and food markets.