Spanish Steps (Washington, D.C.)
Historic staircase in Washington, D.C. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Decatur Terrace, commonly known as the Spanish Steps, is a terrace in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located on 22nd Street NW, connecting Decatur Place NW and S Street NW. Formally named Decatur Terrace Steps and Fountain, the nickname is a reference to the Spanish Steps in Rome. Washington's Spanish Steps are listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing feature in the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District, designated in 1989.
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Decatur Terrace | |
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Public stairs | |
Design | Robert E. Cook |
Opening date | 1911 |
Location | 22nd Street NW just south of S Street NW Washington, D.C. |
Location of Spanish Steps in Washington DC | |
Coordinates: 38°54′49″N 77°02′56″W |
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