Thomas T. Gaff House
The Thomas T. Gaff House is the diplomatic residence of the Colombian ambassador to the United States, a post currently held by Juan Carlos Pinzon. The house, a contributing property to the Dupont Circle Historic District, is located at 1520 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C., across from the north entrance to the metro station in Dupont Circle and one block from Massachusetts Avenue's Embassy Row.[2]
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| Location | 1520 20th Street, NW Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Bruce Price Jules Henri de Sibour |
| Architectural style | Châteauesque |
| Part of | Dupont Circle Historic District (ID78003056) |
| Designated CP | July 21, 1978[1] |
Its architecture was inspired by the Château Balleroy in Normandy, France, and features a hidden ballroom and a mix of 18th- and 19th-century interior designs.[3]
The house has been home to a wealthy industrialist from Ohio, a United States senator, a member of the United States President's Cabinet, a Greek ambassador, and a former President of Colombia.[2][4]