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The Ritz: When The Ritz was completed in the mid-1920s, Washington was growing rapidly and there was a need for high-density, middle-income housing.
When The Ritz Apartments was completed in the mid-1920s, Washington was growing rapidly and there was a need for high-density, middle-income housing. Buildings like The Ritz were constructed to meet…
The Mozart: Like the nearby Ritz, The Mozart is located within the historic Meridian Hill subdivision.
When The Mozart Apartments was completed in 1926, Washington was growing rapidly and there was a demand for high-density, middle-income housing. Conventional mid-rise apartment buildings like this…
The University Club of Washington, DC: Over the years, the club would see many prominent members, including General Pershing and Chief Justice Taft.
Built in 1921, the University Club of Washington, DC, is a still-standing testament to the ever-evolving social scene of Washington. Originally constructed for the Racquet Club (organized in 1919),…
Southern Building: The building's design was exemplary of the City Beautiful movement.
Designed by architect Daniel H. Burnham, who also designed Union Station, and constructed from 1910 to 1912, the Southern Building was part of a larger building trend of banks and other financial…
National Geographic Society Headquarters: This building complex has a varied and unique history that is intertwined with that of the renowned National Geographic Society.
Founded in 1888 by a group of high-level scholars, scientists, and adventurers, the National Geographic Society (NGS) has become a well-recognized scholastic and journalistic source for stories, maps,…
American Theater (Sylvan Theater): Constructed in 1913, the Sylvan Theater may be the oldest purpose-built movie theater in Washington, DC.
“Give the best films with the best music, along with courtesy – the cheapest thing in the business world – and you have a proposition hard to beat.” Fayette Thomas “Tom” Moore, First Operator of…
Southeast Branch Library: Since its opening on December 8, 1922, the Southeast Branch Library has diligently served Capitol Hill through their extensive collection of books, beloved children’s programs, and commitment to community engagement.
In 1921, Congress approved $10,000 of funding for the construction of the Southeast Branch Library. With the additional support of Andrew Carnegie’s monetary donation, the Southeast Branch Library was…
Episcopal Home for Children: For 125 years, the Episcopal Home for Children offered a range of services for underprivileged children in Washington, DC.
“It was becoming clear that many of the so-called advances of industrial society were achieved at the expense of children’s health and well-being…” Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and…
Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) Substation No. 13: This electrical substation’s design suited the neighborhood of Columbia Heights.
Founded in 1891, the Potomac Electric Company merged with the Washington Railway and Electric Company to become the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) in 1902. In 1907, PEPCO established a new…
Emory United Methodist Church: Emory Methodist Church is closely associated with the growth of the Brightwood community.
The Brightwood area was originally part of a rural, sparsely populated county when DC was established. Built in 1832, Emory United Methodist Church demonstrates the growth of the Brightwood community…