This is what stood on the corner of 16th and H St. before the iconic Hay-Adams Hotel. this was the home of former Secretary of State John Hay, who was also a private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln (check out this amazing colorized photo of him).
![View of house at 800 16th Street NW once occupied by Secretary of State John Hay (1898-1905).](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/02/800_16th_Street_Secretary_John_Hay_resided_in_this_house.jpg)
Source: Dig DC