Rediscovering the Northumberland: A Glimpse into Its Storied Past and Prominent Residents

The Northumberland (Wikipedia)

Explore the rich history of the Northumberland at 2039 New Hampshire Ave. NW, a striking example of early 20th-century architecture by Harry Wardman and Albert H. Beers. Discover its transformation from luxury apartments to Washington D.C.’s oldest self-managed cooperative, its notable residents including Congress members, and intriguing stories like Charles F. Benjamin’s life.

Hobbit Houses Near Boundary Castle and a Surprise Historical Connection

The home at 1730 to 1738 V St. NW

GoDC buddy Wayne has kindly requested some digging into the story of the “hobbit homes” on V St. NW. We’re happy to oblige as we are quite curious of their origins. So, this will be a unique “If Walls Could Talk” for GoDCer Wayne. The homes we are investigating are situated about two blocks from … Read more

Three Things About The Westchester at 4000 Cathedral Ave. NW

The Westchester (Flickr user Anomalous_A)

We’re on a roll with these “Three Things…” posts, so why not crank out another one. This time, we’re going to focus on The Westchester at 4000 Cathedral Ave. NW. Christy, The Westchester’s resident ambassador for GoDC sent in the suggestion and, after a little digging in the archives, it appears that the building has … Read more