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John Hay

When Was the Hay-Adams Hotel Built?

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 by ghostsofdc

The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington D.C. was built in 1928 on the site of two private homes owned by John Hay and Henry Adams. The luxury hotel was designed by architect Mihran Mesrobian in an Italian Renaissance style.

Categories Featured, Notable People & Places Tags 1920s, Harry Wardman, Hay-Adams Hotel, John Hay 4 Comments

Exploring the History of the Iconic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington DC

November 9, 2022February 10, 2015 by ghostsofdc
View of house at 800 16th Street NW once occupied by Secretary of State John Hay (1898-1905).

Take a look into the history of the iconic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington DC. Learn about the home of former Secretary of State John Hay and view rare photos from 1888 and 1898.

Categories Lost History Tags 1890s, Hay-Adams Hotel, John Hay 5 Comments
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