Washington Hilton Hotel (Washington, D.C.)

USA / District of Columbia / Washington / Washington, D.C. / Connecticut Avenue Northwest, 1919
 hotel, 1965_construction, Modern (architecture)
Hotel built in 1965 and site of the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.

The extensive grounds visible are actually the grass-covered roofs of the hotel's underground convention facilities, including the largest ballroom in the city, directly under the oval entry drive on the left.

1919 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
(800) 808-1216
www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DCAWHHH-Hilton-Washingto...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Hilton
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Coordinates:   38°54'58"N   77°2'41"W

Comments

  • Also known as the "Hinkley Hilton" since Reagan was shot here.
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