Old North Building
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The Old North Building, or simply Old North, is the oldest extant academic building on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,[4] and was the second major building built on the campus.[1] To the east, the building is joined to Healy Hall and to the west, it is joined to New North,[5] while the southern façade of the building encloses Dahlgren Chapel.[2] Built in the Georgian style, Old North was one of the grandest buildings in Washington at the time of its completion in 1795.[6] It served as the flagship of the university until the construction of Healy Hall.[6] Old North currently houses the McCourt School of Public Policy.[7]
Old North | |
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General information | |
Type | Academic building |
Architectural style | Georgian |
Location | Georgetown, Washington, D.C. |
Coordinates | 38°54′27.2″N 77°4′23.7″W |
Current tenants | McCourt School of Public Policy |
Construction started | 1794; 230 years ago (1794)[1] |
Completed | 1795; 229 years ago (1795) (exterior)[1] 1809; 215 years ago (1809) (interior)[2] |
Opened | 1797; 227 years ago (1797)[1] |
Owner | Georgetown University |
Dimensions | |
Other dimensions | Length: 154 feet (47 m)[2] |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 5[3] |
Floor area | 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2)[3] |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Leonard Harbaugh |
Old North Building | |
Part of | Georgetown Historic District (ID67000025) |
Significant dates | |
Designated NHLDCP | May 28, 1967 |
Designated DCIHS | November 8, 1964 |