Frederick Douglass: The Growlery

The Growlery

Quick Facts

Location:

1411 W Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20020

Significance:

Final residence of abolitionist, orator, social reformer, and statesman of Frederick Douglass

Designation:

National Historic Site

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot

The 19th century equivalent of the "man cave," Frederick Douglass's "Growlery" was a place where he could sit and work at his desk without distraction.