Number One Observatory Circle

Number One Observatory Circle, Washington (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Number One Observatory Circle© White House photo by David Bohrer · Public domain

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About Number One Observatory Circle

Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the Vice President of the United States and sits in the northeastern part of the grounds of the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. The building was originally constructed in 1893 for the observatory's superintendent. When the cost of protecting vice presidents in a series of private homes became too high, Congress voted in 1974 to convert it into an official residence. Walter Mondale was the first occupant to move in, in 1977. Since then, the house has served every vice president as a residence, and it is currently home to JD Vance.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: 1 Observatory Cir NW
20008-3619 Washington, USA
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Website: www.whitehouse.gov
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Coordinates: 38.92294° N · -77.06544° E
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Identifier: ID 262578d3-6e2…

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FAQ about Number One Observatory Circle

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What is Number One Observatory Circle in Washington?

Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the Vice President of the United States in Washington, D.C. The house stands in the northeastern part of the grounds of the United States Naval Observatory at 1 Observatory Cir NW. travelguide195 lists Number One Observatory Circle in the "Historic Sites" category.

When was Number One Observatory Circle built, and how did it become the official residence?

Number One Observatory Circle in Washington was built in 1893, originally as a home for the superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory. Because the cost of protecting vice presidents in a series of private homes had become too high, Congress decided in 1974 to convert the building into the vice president's official residence.

Who lives at Number One Observatory Circle?

Number One Observatory Circle in Washington is home to the sitting Vice President of the United States, currently JD Vance. Walter Mondale was the first vice president to move in, in 1977. Every vice president since then has used the building as a residence.

What can you see around Number One Observatory Circle?

Around Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, you'll find several monuments and historic sites within walking distance. travelguide195 lists the Observatory Circle historic site about 255 meters away, the Sir Winston Churchill Statue about 430 meters away, and the Khalil Gibran Memorial about 440 meters away, among others. A bit farther, about 570 meters away, is the Massachusetts Heights historic site.

Are there any restaurants near Number One Observatory Circle?

The dining options in the immediate vicinity of Number One Observatory Circle in Washington are limited. travelguide195 lists one restaurant within 500 meters of the address 1 Observatory Cir NW.

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