Interactive Map

Explore historic sites in Upper Northwest Washington, DC

Historic Sites

Civil War Sites

Landmarks

Schools

Transportation

Key Locations

Fort Reno Park

Highest point in DC (409 ft) and Civil War fortification

4000 Chesapeake St NW

American University

Founded 1893, site of WWI chemical weapons research

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW

Former Sears Building

Art Deco landmark (1941), National Register of Historic Places

4500 Wisconsin Ave NW

Tenleytown-AU Metro

Red Line station opened 1984

4501 Wisconsin Ave NW

Janney Elementary

Colonial Revival school (1925), DC Historic Site

4130 Albemarle St NW

St. Ann's Church

Oldest Catholic parish west of Rock Creek (1866)

4001 Yuma St NW

WRC-TV Studios

NBC4 Washington, home of Sam and Friends

4001 Nebraska Ave NW

Tenley-Friendship Library

LEED Gold certified library (2011)

4450 Wisconsin Ave NW

About This Map

This interactive map shows key historic sites in Tenleytown, AU Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. Click on markers or cards to learn more about each location.

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