Where is this 1940s DC Rowhouse? Could it be Dupont or Columbia Heights?
Take a look at this beautiful 1940s DC rowhouse. Do you know where it could be located? Could it be in Dupont or Columbia Heights?
Architecture
Washington’s built environment is the product of grand ambitions, fierce debates, and brilliant (and sometimes terrible) ideas across more than two centuries. These posts dig into the buildings, architects, and design decisions that shaped the city we know today.
Windom House: From Mansion to the Australian Embassy
The Windom House at Scott Circle was home to a Treasury Secretary who died mid-speech in 1891. The Queen Anne mansion was razed in 1964 and is now the site of the Australian Embassy.
A Look Back: 1928 Woodley Park Advertisement from The Washington Post
Take a look back in time with this 1928 Woodley Park advertisement from The Washington Post. Learn more about the Wardman homes and the area’s history in this nostalgic piece.
A Look at 2101 Connecticut Ave. NW, One of Washington’s Most Ornate Apartment Buildings
Take a look at the ornate 2101 Connecticut Ave. NW apartment building in Washington, DC. This beautiful building was advertised in The Washington Post in 1928 and still stands today.
The Dresden at 2126 Connecticut Ave. NW: A Look Back at the Building’s History
Take a look back at the history of The Dresden at 2126 Connecticut Ave. NW, from its 1975 condominium advertisement to the obituary of Princess Cantacuzene to a 1948 rent hike. Learn more about this grande dame of Washington!
Uncovering the History of a Neighborhood Landmark: The Brookland Bowling Alley
Discover the history of a neighborhood landmark: the Brookland Bowling Alley. Learn how it was saved and see a picture of the alley today!
Maya Lin’s Winning Design Concept for the Vietnam Memorial
In 1981, Maya Lin won the contest to design the Vietnam Memorial at the age of just 21. Learn how her abstract design concept was sketched by Paul Stevenson Oles and became a powerful memorial in Washington, DC.
A Glimpse of Washington DC in 1916 Through the Ford Motor Company’s Archives
Take a glimpse into Washington DC in 1916 with these stunning images from the Ford Motor Company’s archives! See the Ford building under construction and the location of the current Canadian Embassy.
The Washingtonians Who Wanted to Keep the Dangerous Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station at 6th and B Streets NW
In 1890, a large number of Washingtonians wanted to keep the dangerous Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station at 6th and B Streets NW, where Garfield was shot. Read on to learn more of the story!