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Dumbarton Oaks
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
File:Dumbarton Oaks.jpg Dumbarton Oaks mansion
Location	1703 32nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Area	53 acres
Built	1801
Architect	Philip Johnson, Robert Venturi
Architectural style	Federal
NRHP reference No.	[https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/66000856 66000856]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	October 15, 1966
Designated NHLD	December 8, 1967

Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. The estate is known for its extensive gardens, library, and museum collections. It is also the site of the Dumbarton Oaks Conference, which played a significant role in the formation of the United Nations.

History

The estate was originally built in 1801 and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years. The property was purchased by Robert Woods Bliss and his wife, Mildred Barnes Bliss, in 1920. The Blisses transformed Dumbarton Oaks into a center for scholarship and research.

Gardens

The Dumbarton Oaks Gardens are renowned for their design and beauty. The gardens were designed by Beatrix Farrand, one of the first female landscape architects in the United States. The gardens feature a variety of terraces, fountains, and sculptures, and are divided into several distinct sections, including the Rose Garden, Orangery, and Lover's Lane Pool.

Library and Museum

Dumbarton Oaks houses an extensive library and museum collections. The library specializes in Byzantine studies, Pre-Columbian studies, and Garden and Landscape studies. The museum's collections include Byzantine art, Pre-Columbian art, and European art.

Dumbarton Oaks Conference

In 1944, Dumbarton Oaks hosted the Dumbarton Oaks Conference, where representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and China met to discuss the formation of an international organization to maintain peace and security. This conference laid the groundwork for the establishment of the United Nations.

Related Pages

• Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)
• United Nations
• Byzantine studies
• Pre-Columbian studies
• Garden and Landscape studies
• Beatrix Farrand
• Robert Woods Bliss
• Mildred Barnes Bliss

See Also

• List of National Historic Landmarks in Washington, D.C.
• List of museums in Washington, D.C.