Adolph Cluss Archives - Ghosts of DC

Remembering Stewart’s Castle: A Tragic Loss in Washington’s Architectural History

February 18, 2023March 28, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Washington circa 1900. "Stewart's Castle, Dupont Circle." The William Morris Stewart house on Massachusetts Avenue, designed by Adolph Cluss, shortly before it was demolished. National Photo glass negative.

Discover the story of Stewart’s Castle, a lost gem of Washington DC’s architectural history. Learn about its design, famous residents, and ultimate demolition in 1901 in this post.

Exploring the Stickney House: A Look Back at a Lost D.C. Gem

October 18, 2021July 2, 2012 by ghostsofdc

William Stickney residence in the 1870s. William leading against building (source: adolf-cluss.org)

Take a look back at the Stickney House, a lost D.C. gem. Read about William Stickney, the prominent Washington figure who commissioned the home, the people who lived there and its tragic demise.