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Exploring the Historic Home of Bellevue in Upper Georgetown

Published October 21, 2014

Visit the historic home of Bellevue in Upper Georgetown, DC, built around 1750 and once the residence of Joseph Nourse and a frequent guest of George Washington. Learn more and explore the area today!

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This is a photo of a beautiful old mansion which still sits in upper Georgetown. Formerly known The home was called Bellevue and sat about 100 feet south of where it sits today on Q Street.

Que Street NW between 27 and 28, "Bellevue" Rittenhouse home, built about 1750, was the home of Joseph Nourse and Washington was a frequent guest here - #544 — Que Street NW between 27 and 28, “Bellevue” Rittenhouse home, built about 1750, was the home of Joseph Nourse and Washington was a frequent guest here – #544

Source: Dig DC

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If you haven’t visited this home, you should.

Posted in Notable People & Places
and tagged 1750s, Georgetown, Q St NW

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