Description:
- Because of its close proximity to the White House, St John's has become known as the 'Church of the Presidents'. In fact, since its establishment in 1815, every chief executive has attended services here; some on a regular basis. Pew 54 has been designated the 'Presidents Pew'. It was designed by Henry LaTrobe, who also did the restoration of the U.S. Capitol and White House after the War of 1812. In the 1870s, the plain glass windows were gradually replaced with exquisitely crafted stained glass depicting presidents and other notable parishioners.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 202 347 8766
- fax: +1 202 347 3446
- send email
Address:
- 1525 H. Street Northwest
- Lafayette Square
- Washington, DC 20005
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DowntownHours:
- Eucharist: 7:45a, 9a, 11a Su
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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