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Norton has been effective as the District’s non-voting House member, lobbying to promote Washington issues.

Eleanor’s interests were equal rights and social justice. She greatly increased the diplomatic role of the First Lady.

Lincoln holds the Emancipation Proclamation while the last slave, Archer Alexander, breaks his chains (see Lincoln Park).

An elegant apartment house built in 1910 has been converted into a small hotel with 38 guest rooms, all with private bath. Much of the original decor remains, as do the tasteful façade and entranceway. Cable TV and direct-dial telephones in rooms. Continental breakfast included.

Well-furnished rooms with good work areas and a separate living room for meetings or relaxing. Conference rooms with extensive equipment available for rent. Indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Breakfast included.

These formal gardens contrast scale, color, and scent.

This “rooftop” garden is inspired by the culture on display beneath it in the Smithsonian Museums. The Island Garden beside the Sackler Gallery reflects the Asian world, with its moon gate, pools, and cherry and beech trees. The Fountain Garden, next to the Museum of African Art, sets a Moorish tone, with cascading waters and shaded seats.

Thomas Jefferson began western expansion by organizing the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803. The C&O Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad provided commerce through the mountains and a period of prosperity. New states were added to the Union, and bitter divisions arose connected to the issue of slavery.

This hotel’s garden courtyard is gorgeous, and a recent $12 million renovation has made the entire hotel a showplace. Some rooms have delightful balconies.