Elizabeth Arden Building
United States historic place
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The Elizabeth Arden Building is an historic building, located at 1147 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in downtown Washington, D.C.
Location1147 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38°54′19″N 77°02′25″W
Area12,500 square feet (1,161 m2)
Built1929
Elizabeth Arden Building | |
Elizabeth Arden Building in 2012 | |
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| Location | 1147 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. |
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| Coordinates | 38°54′19″N 77°02′25″W |
| Area | 12,500 square feet (1,161 m2) |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Mott B. Schmidt |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000778[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 18, 2003 [2] |
History
Built in 1929, the former Elizabeth Arden beauty salon is an example of Georgian Revival architecture, and the city's only known design of architect Mott B. Schmidt. The Elizabeth Arden Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. It was renovated for the Tiny Jewel Box store in 1996.[3]
