The Wylie Mansion was an American mansion which once stood at 10 Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C.
| The Wylie Mansion | |
|---|---|
 The Wylie Mansion in 1926 | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Type | Mansion |
| Address | 10 Thomas Circle |
| Town or city | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38°54′22″N 77°1′51″W / 38.90611°N 77.03083°W |
| Construction started | circa 1843 |
| Destroyed | April 20, 1947 |
Believed to have been built in 1843, it stood on the northeast section of the circle for over 100 years until a fire destroyed a significant portion of the house on April 20, 1947, and it was demolished.
History
editThe mansion was built for Charles L. Coltman, a brick-maker and builder. It became known as the Wylie Mansion, however, when judge Andrew Wylie occupied it while presiding over the trial surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865.[1]
The International Inn Hotel was built there in 1962 on a design by architect Morris Lapidus. It still stands on the site following several renovations and alterations, as the Washington Plaza Hotel.[2][3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Scenes from the Past". The InTowner. January 2002. p. 10.
- ^ "Scenes from the Past" (PDF). The InTowner. January 2002. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ Williams, Paul (June 14, 2012). "Groovy Pool at the International Inn, Baby". The House History Man. Retrieved March 31, 2013.