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Most Endangered Places for 2000

Holt House at the National Zoological Park
2700 Block of Adams Mill Road, NW

Built before 1827 and possibly as early as 1805, Holt House is the most important Washington example of the early Classical Revival style. Owned by the Zoo since 1890 and vacant for the past 12 years, this plantation house is linked to the history of 19th-century industry along Rock Creek, as well as to the history of slavery in the nation's capital. Holt House was listed on the DC Inventory in 1964 and the National Register in 1973.  Although funds were allocated in fiscal year 1998 for a preliminary assessment of structural conditions, the study has yet to be completed. Meanwhile this important structure and cultural asset continues to decay.  DCPL will continue to work closely with the Kalorama Citizens Association's Holt House Task Force to promote the restoration of this important Washington landmark.

Co-chairs: Wanda Bubriski and Matthew Nowakowski

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