Frances Perkins House

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Frances Perkins House
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Location: 2326 California St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Coordinates: 38°54′55″N 77°3′7″W / 38.91528, -77.05194Coordinates: 38°54′55″N 77°3′7″W / 38.91528, -77.05194
Architect: Alexander H. Sonneman
Architectural style(s): Colonial Revival
Designated as NHL: July 17, 1991[1]
Added to NRHP: July 17, 1991[2]
NRHP Reference#: 91002048
Governing body: Private

Frances Perkins House was a home of Frances Perkins, who served as Secretary of Labor for president Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She was the first female U.S. cabinet member.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1991.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Frances Perkins House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Page Putnam Miller (January 7, 1990), National Register of Historic Places Registration: Frances Perkins HousePDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying one photo, exterior, from 1989PDF (32 KB)

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