Indonesian Embassy

Washington, DC


The Indonesian Embassy sits in the old Walsh-McLean House. Gold-mining magnate Thomas Walsh commissioned the home in 1903. He embedded in the foundation a gold nugget, which has never been found. This also was the costliest house in the city when it was built (not surprising, considering the gold-flecked marble pillars).


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