Georgetown University, Old North
- Architect
- Leonard Harbaugh
- Year
- 1797
- Style
- Georgian
- City
- Washington, DC
Old North is the oldest surviving academic building on the Georgetown University campus and the second major building erected there. Built in the Georgian style and completed by 1795, it was one of the grandest buildings in Washington at the time and served as the university's flagship until Healy Hall was built.
the building
Position on campus. Old North is joined to Healy Hall on the east and New North on the west, while its southern facade encloses Dahlgren Chapel.
Current use. The building now houses Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy.
the style
Built in the Georgian style, Old North was considered one of the grandest buildings in Washington when it was completed, reflecting Georgetown College's ambitions as it outgrew its original South Building.
More on Georgianthe architect
Leonard Harbaugh is credited as the architect of Old North, construction of which began in 1794.
significance
Old North is a DC Historic Landmark (#L_0323), a National Register of Historic Places contributing property, and listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites as one of Georgetown University's oldest buildings.
nearby
- Georgetown University, Healy Hall
- Lauinger Library
- Georgetown University, Astronomical Observatory
- Washington Canoe Club
- Georgetown Car Barn
- Prospect House (Lingan-Templeman House)