Embassy of Estonia in Washington
- Embassy of Estonia in Washington
The Estonian embassy in Washington is on Embassy Row at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and 22nd Street. With Latvia and Lithuania, Estonia maintained a government in exile throughout the years of Soviet domination that was based in New York City. With Estonia's independence in 1990, the legation quickly sought a new home, and in 1994 purchased the neoclassical mansion.
The building was originally built in 1905 for a wealthy doctor. It was later home to the Peruvian Embassy and for many years housed the Landon School. One of the more striking buildings on Embassy Row, its purchase was a major coup for the country. However, in 2001 it was severely damaged by a fire caused by faulty wiring. The building was completely refurbished and reopened in 2003.
External links
* [http://www.estemb.org/ Estonian Embassy in Washington]
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