Latrobe Gate
The Latrobe Gate is a historic gatehouse located at the Washington Navy Yard in Southeast Washington, D.C. Built in 1806 and substantially altered in 1881, the ceremonial entrance to the U.S. Navy's oldest shore establishment is an example of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture.
Wikimedia, Public domain.- Building
- …lies at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres)
- …is also known as “Main Gate”
- …dates from 1806
- Description: gatehouse
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Museum of the United States Navy and United States Capitol.
National Museum of the United States Navy
Museum
National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Public domain.
The National Museum of the United States Navy, or U.S… National Museum of the United States Navy is situated 890 feet south of Latrobe Gate.
United States Capitol
Ottojula, Public domain.
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol… United States Capitol is situated 1¼ miles northwest of Latrobe Gate.
Nationals Park
Stadium
Nationals Park is a baseball stadium along the… Nationals Park is situated 3,800 feet west of Latrobe Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Capitol Hill and Anacostia.
Latrobe Gate
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Latitude
38.87628° or 38° 52′ 35″ north
Longitude
-76.99499° or 76° 59′ 42″ west
Open location code
87C5V2G4+G2
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=maritime
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Japanese—“Latrobe Gate” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “骆却勃门”
- Dutch: “Latrobe Gate”
- French: “Latrobe Gate”
- German: “Latrobe Gate”
- German: “Main Gate, Washington Navy Yard”
- Japanese: “ラトローブ・ゲート”
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