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Panorama of Washington File 765-378-349
structure #180397530building

The Shelbourne

existing 25.9 m 8 floors 1922

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Building Mass Height25.9 m
Main Roof Height25.9 m
Floors8
Completion1922
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Address1631 S Street NW
Smart Address1631 Desales Street NW
Smart Address1631 S Street NW
Smart Address1801 17th Street NW
CityWashington, DC
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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