Welcome to the New Founding Church of Scientology Washington, D.C.

To view a panorama of the historic Fraser Mansion, the new home of the Founding Church of Scientology, click here. (243K)

Over the past five decades, the Founding Church of Scientology Washington, D.C., has grown to such an extent that today it ministers to a large and ever-growing religious body, serving many thousands of parishioners in the metropolitan area.

As the latest sign of this growth, the Church acquired expansive new premises which themselves reflect the rich history of the nation’s capitol. Located in Dupont Circle, the meticulously restored Fraser Mansion became the Church’s new Washington home in October 1995.

The Fraser Mansion was fully renovated and restored, bringing new life to this historical D.C. landmark, as seen here in the reception area. The solid white oak floors and woodwork in this building, handcarved in 1890, were fully brought back to their original beauty. For a QuickTime VR tour of the Founding Church of Scientology’s reception area, click here. (526K)

Taking its name from the man for whom it was built as a residence in 1890, George S. Fraser, this historical mansion was designed by architects Joseph Hornblower and James Marshal, renowned for their design of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, George Washington University’s Law School, the Monkey House at the National Zoo, the Philips Collection, and the Army and Navy Club building. Hornblower was also chairman of the Department of Architecture at Columbian University (now George Washington University) from 1895 to 1900.

In 1901, the building was sold to Pennsylvania Congressman Joseph Thropp and his wife, Miriam Scott-Thropp, whose father was president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a former Assistant Secretary of War under President Lincoln.

The stained glass windows in the chapel feature the Scientology cross and Dianetics and Scientology symbols on either side. The flanking white oak paneling was handcarved in 1890. The chapel is the setting for Sunday Services, weddings and other Scientology ceremonies. To take a QuickTime VR tour of the Chapel, click here. (526K)

The bookstore, pictured above, prominently displays books and taped lectures on Dianetics and Scientology, by L. Ron Hubbard. To take a QuickTime VR tour of the Founding Church of Scientology’s bookstore, click here. (526K)

Live tours of the org are available Monday through Friday 9am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm.