Collection The Decatur House Slave Quarters
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
The site of the Freedman's Bank is now the location of the Treasury Annex.
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- National Trust for Historic Preservation
The site of the Freedman's Bank is now the location of the Treasury Annex.
The site of the Freedman's Bank is now the location of the Treasury Annex.
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