Mayfair Mansions / Albert I. Cassell

Historical marker location:

3821 Jay Street Northeast, Mayfair, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Kenilworth Terrace Northeast and Jay Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south on Kenilworth Terrace Northeast.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 3819 Jay Street, NE

The White House was burned down during the War of 1812: In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C. and set fire to many of the city's buildings, including the White House, which was still under construction at the time.