Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Church

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America and the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C.

Dominican House of Studies

University

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The Dominican House of Studies is a Catholic institution in Washington, DC, housing both the Priory of the Immaculate Conception, a community of the Province of St. Dominican House of Studies is situated 920 feet southeast of Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Museum

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The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a national shrine in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It is a place of prayer for Catholics and welcomes people of all faiths. Saint John Paul II National Shrine is situated 2,000 feet northwest of Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Places in the Area

Edgewood

Neighborhood

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Edgewood is a neighborhood located in Ward 5 of Northeast Washington, D.C. Edgewood is bounded by Michigan Avenue NE to the north, Rhode Island Avenue NE to the south, North Capitol Street to the west, and the Washington Metro's Red Line to the east.

Brookland

Suburb

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Brookland, Petworth, and Takoma are three relatively quiet neighborhoods east of Rock Creek Park. Following the "White Flight" after desegregation and the 1968 riots, these neighborhoods were left underpopulated, overwhelmingly African-American, and much less wealthy than the Upper Northwest, just across Rock Creek Park.

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