Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
700 Jackson Place
has been designated
a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
National Park Service
1974
From 1910 to 1948 it served as the first
headquarters of The Carnegie
Endowment for International Peace.
It was endowed by Andrew Carnegie
to "Hasten the abolition of
international war."
The townhouse was built in 1860 for
Dr. Peter Parker founder of medical
missions in China who occupied the
building 1861-1888. He was the U.S.
minister to China 1855-57.
The Bureau of Pan American Republics
which was the forerunner of the
Pan American Union, was housed here 1888-1908.
General Services Administration
1976
Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Place and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Place.
Courtesy hmdb.org
