DAR Constitution Hall

DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall. Later, the two buildings were connected by a third structure housing the DAR Museum, administrative offices, and genealogical library. DAR Constitution Hall is still owned and operated by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. It has been a major cultural center of the city since its construction, and houses its largest auditorium.

DAR Constitution Hall
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark
DAR Constitution Hall in 2008
Location1776 D Street NW
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38°53′38″N 77°2′28″W
Built1929
ArchitectJohn Russell Pope
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.85002724
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 16, 1985
Designated NHLSeptember 16, 1985
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