Old Stone House (Washington, D.C.)
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| Location | 3051 M Street, NW Washington, D.C. |
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| Coordinates | 38°54′20″N 77°3′38″W / 38.90556°N 77.06056°WCoordinates: 38°54′20″N 77°3′38″W / 38.90556°N 77.06056°W |
| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1765 |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Part of | Georgetown Historic District (#67000025) |
| NRHP Reference # | 73000219 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 30, 1973 |
| Designated NHLDCP | May 28, 1967 |
The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C., United States. The house is also Washington's last Pre-Revolutionary Colonial building on its original foundation. Built in 1765, Old Stone House is located at 3051 M Street, Northwest in the Georgetown neighborhood. Unlike many Colonial homes in the area, sentimental local folklore preserved the Old Stone House from being demolished.
The Old Stone House was constructed in three phases during the 18th century and is an example of vernacular architecture. During its history, the house was started as a one-story building and gradually became a used car dealership later. After a renovation by the National Park Service (NPS) in the 1950s, the Old Stone House was turned into a house museum. The Old Stone House stands among the neighborhood's stores and restaurants as an example of local history for tourists, shoppers, and students. The building is part of the Rock Creek Parkway urban natural area and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The Old Stone House is also a contributing property to the Georgetown Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. Today, the home is 85% original to its 18th-century construction.
In 1764, Christopher and Rachel Layman bought Lot Three, a piece of land in Georgetown's commercial district. They paid £1 10s. and financed the construction of a simple one-room house the following year. The lot faced Bridge Street, now known as M Street, NW. The Laymans' only possessions were Christopher's tools, a stove, Bibles, and some furniture. When Christopher died unexpectedly in 1765, Rachel remarried two years later and sold the house to another widow, Cassandra Chew.
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