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Uncovering the Historical Significance of Blaine Mansion in Washington DC

  • Published February 13, 2013
Uncovering the Historical Significance of Blaine Mansion in Washington DC - the only old Dupont Circle "castle" still standing and a great place to get some pizza and delicious craft beer today. Learn about the iconic 1880s home of James Blaine, Republican from Maine and three-time presidential aspirant.
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What an amazing photograph of Blaine Mansion in 1900. This is the only old Dupont Circle “castle” still standing. It’s also a great place to get some pizza and delicious craft beer today.

Washington circa 1900. "Jack Blaine residence." The imposing 1880s home of James Blaine, Republican from Maine and three-time presidential aspirant. The house, the only surviving example of the "castles" that once ringed Dupont Circle, is undergoing a major renovation. National Photo glass negative.
Washington circa 1900. “Jack Blaine residence.” The imposing 1880s home of James Blaine, Republican from Maine and three-time presidential aspirant. The house, the only surviving example of the “castles” that once ringed Dupont Circle, is undergoing a major renovation. National Photo glass negative.

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