Located at 1411 W Street SE, Washington, DC, with zip code 20020, the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is a famous landmark in the District. It is constructed to preserve the legacy of the great author Frederick Douglass. This Victorian-inspired country house which is built in 1854 was the home of the well-known 19th century African-American, who lived in the house from 1877 to 1895. Frederick Douglass made a name being an abolitionist newspaper and later became President Lincoln?s adviser. His life was an inspiration to the ones struggling for freedom and equality through his persistence and valor. Guests and visitors to the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site learn about his struggle to defend the right of the oppressed and his great effort to eliminate slavery.