Sites tagged "Italian Renaissance Revival": 34
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William J. Boardman House: Named for its original occupants, the Boardman House now serves as the consular office of the Embassy of Iraq.
The Embassy of Iraq's consular office, also known as the Boardman House, was built in 1893 following designs by Hornblower & Marshall. William J. Boardman and his family were the first occupants.…
Anthony Bowen YMCA (Twelfth Street YMCA): This was the first full-service metropolitan building erected for the African American YMCA, and one of the oldest of a remaining handful of locations.
The Anthony Bowen YMCA is home to the nation's first African American chapter of the Young Men's Christian Association. The building is four stories and reflects the Italian Renaissance Revival style.…
Capital Traction Company Car Barn: This building is one of the most architecturally impressive of the seven remaining streetcar barns in DC.
Also known as the Decatur Street Car Barn and the Northern Bus Garage, the Capital Traction Company Car Barn, built in 1906 and designed by prominent local firm Wood, Donn and Deming, is one of only…
The Maycroft: The Maycroft exemplifies the conventional low-rise apartment buildings built in DC's inner suburbs during the 1920s.
Apartment buildings were slow to gain acceptance in Washington, but once city residents warmed to the building type they emerged in every quadrant of the city. The Maycroft is a strong representative…
Engine Company No. 27: Engine Company No. 27 promoted Black firefighters as the second all-Black unit in DC.
Built in 1908 in Deanwood, the construction of Engine Company No. 27 served to most likely protect the railroad, as there were few residential buildings nearby. Up until 1914, Chemical Company No. 1…
Engine Company No. 22: Engine Company No. 22 primarily served Brightwood and Takoma Park — and occasionally served neighboring Maryland.
Originally constructed in 1892 to house Chemical Company No. 2, the location of Engine Company No. 22 was ideal for serving the emerging neighborhoods of Brightwood and Takoma Park. Established in…
Washington Loan and Trust Company, 17th and G Streets Branch (1924-1974): A superb example of the Beaux-Arts and Italian Renaissance Revival styles, this commercial bank building’s demolition would lead to a stronger relationship between citizen preservation groups and future developments.
Built in 1924, the 17th and G Streets Branch of the Washington Loan & Trust Company was an outstanding example of Beaux-Arts and Italian Renaissance Revival styles. In fact, Arthur B. Heaton, the…
Victor Building (Facade Only): This office building's design and location highlighted the illustrious career of Victor Evans, the building's owner.
Standing near the corner of G and 9th streets NW in the heart of the city, the Victor Building’s construction made it even more convenient for the original owner, Victor Evans, to complete his work.…
United Mine Workers of America (The University Club): Best known for its association with John L. Lewis, this structure is a key part of labor history in DC.
Designed by George Oakley Totten Jr. and constructed in 1912 as the University Club, this building is now more closely associated with the legendary union leader John L. Lewis (1880-1969). A self-made…
Old Engine Company No. 11: Built in 1900, this fire station served the emerging neighborhood of Columbia Heights.
As one of the first of a new series of high-style firehouses constructed between the late 1890s and World War I, Old Engine Company No. 11 stood as an expression of civic pride and as a testament to…