Clifton Terrace

Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.[2] Harry Wardman built the complex from 1914–1915 along the 14th Street streetcar line. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Clifton Terrace
Clifton Terrace is located in Washington, D.C.
Clifton Terrace
Location1308, 1312, 1350 Clifton St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38°55′19″N 77°1′52″W
Built1914–1915
ArchitectFrank Russell White
A.M. Schneider
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.01001366 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 26, 2001

The buildings are also known for forming the backdrop of Javins v. First National Realty Corp., 428 F.2d 1071 (D.C. Cir. 1970), a landmark case establishing the warranty of habitability in landlord-tenant law.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Clifton Terrace". DC Preservation. Archived from the original on 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-11-14.


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