US Capitol West Gatehouse

The U.S. Capitol Gatehouses and Gateposts — designed circa 1827 by celebrated architect Charles Bulfinch — originally stood on the grounds of the in Two of the gatehouses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in their new locations.
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  • …lies at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres)
  • Address: DC

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Mall and Washington Monument.
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The , a national park, is a famous…
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The is a 555-foot tall obelisk… is situated 1,600 feet southeast of US Capitol West Gatehouse.
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is the formal working space of the… is situated 1,900 feet north of US Capitol West Gatehouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Golden Triangle and Downtown.
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US Capitol West Gatehouse

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Latitude
38.89238° or 38° 53′ 33″ north
Longitude
-77.03927° or 77° 2′ 21″ west
Open location code
87C4VXR6+X7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 66418906
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins

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