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Embassy of Peru, Washington, D.C.
LocationWashington, D.C., U.S.
Address1700 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Coordinates38°54′27″N 77°2′19″W / 38.90750°N 77.03861°W / 38.90750; -77.03861
AmbassadorOswaldo de Rivero
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The Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C., also known as the Emily J. Wilkins House, is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Peru to the United States. It is located at 1700 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in the Embassy Row neighborhood.

Since May 2023, Gustavo Meza-Cuadra has been the ambassador of Peru to the United States.

The Residence of the Ambassador is Battery Terrill, a Colonial Revival-styled mansion located in Northwest Washington, D.C. The 25-acre estate of wooded land adjoining Rock Creek Park is considered the largest private property in Washington, D.C.

History

The building was designed by Jules Henri de Sibour. Beriah Wilkins lived there; he married Emily Wilkins. Their son John F. Wilkins inherited the property in 1910. He married Julia C. Wilkins; they entertained there.

In 1946, Australia purchased the property. On January 31, 1973, Australia sold the property to the Republic of Peru.

Consulates-General

Peru also maintains 13 consulates-general across the United States.

  • Consulate-General in New York Consulate-General in New York
  • Consulate-General in Washington, D.C. Consulate-General in Washington, D.C.

See also

References

  1. Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C.
  2. "Chancery - History". Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2011-09-12.

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