Van Ness Mausoleum
Gravesite in Washington, D.C. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Van Ness Mausoleum was designed by George Hadfield. It is said to be a copy of the Temple of Vesta in Rome.[2][3]
Van Ness Mausoleum | |
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| Location | Oak Hill Cemetery, 3001 R St. NW, Washington, D.C. |
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| Coordinates | 38°54′42″N 77°3′16″W |
| Built | 1824 |
| Architect | George Hadfield |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Part of | Georgetown Historic District (ID67000025) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001032[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 1982 |
| Designated DCIHS | November 8, 1964 |
The mausoleum was constructed in 1824 for the daughter, Ann Elbertina Middleton, and granddaughter, Marcia Helen Middleton, of Washington City mayor John Peter Van Ness and Marcia Burns Van Ness.[4][5] Built at an estimated cost of $34,000 with space for 18, it ultimately held 7, including John Peter Van Ness, who was interred inside in 1847. The mausoleum was moved by Colonel W. H. Philip to Oak Hill Cemetery in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., in 1872.[2][5] The structure was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[6]
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