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Doris Fleeson House: Fleeson holds particular significance as America’s first woman with a syndicated national affairs column.
Journalist Doris Fleeson lived at 3344 P Street NW from 1945 to 1959, giving this property its historical significance. Fleeson was a trailblazing female political journalist, and her time living and…
Pauline "Polly" Shackleton Residence: Shackleton, who resided here from 1959 to 1997, was an important local politician and strong advocate for the city and its residents.
The Pauline “Polly” Shackleton Residence was constructed in 1940 and is located in the Georgetown Historic District. The house was designed in a 20th century Colonial Revival style by Gertrude Sawyer,…
Alexander Melville Bell House: This corner residence is known for its impressive architecture and connection to scientist and inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
This three-story, corner residence was constructed in 1854 and is notable for its Italiante details, cast iron lacework around the porch, and scored stucco cladding. Scientist and inventor Alexander…
Christ Church Rectory: A long-standing remnant dating back to early 19th century Georgetown.
Built in 1810, this rectory was constructed for use by the second Protestant Episcopal congregation of Georgetown. Founded in 1817, Christ Church was started by a group of prominent Georgetown…
Lydia English Female Seminary (Colonial Apartments): The long-standing influence of the affluent Lydia English Seminary School is seen in these Georgetown apartments.
Built in the 1820s, this large Federal style complex would become Lydia English’s Female Seminary, a school for “fashionable” women. In 1861, during the Civil War, it would be commandeered and…
William Wilson Corcoran Store: This landmark holds the name of one of DC’s most prominent financial figures.
Built in 1817, the William Wilson Corcoran Store is associated with one of DC’s famous financial leaders. Other historic sites also bear his name, such as the Corcoran Gallery of Art, with which…
John Davidson House (William Williamson House): The Davidson House was the residence of an entrepreneur important to early Washington’s industry.
Constructed in approximately 1810, the John Davidson House was built by a partner of early Washington’s commercial mogul Francis Dodge. Davidson would also own the Dodge Warehouse, as written in a…
Henry Foxall House: The Foxall House is associated with an important entrepreneur and one-time Mayor of Georgetown.
The Henry Foxall House, built in 1820, is a long-standing example of the Federal homes found in Georgetown. Owned as an investment by Henry Foxall, a foundry owner and mayor of Georgetown (when it was…
Morsell House (John S. Williams House; Decatur-Gunther House): This historic house has been the residence of many influential figures throughout its two centuries of history.
Home to one of the earliest judges of the DC Circuit Court, the Morsell House (John S. Williams House; Decatur-Gunther House) was built in 1813, and has been home to many of DC’s affluent and…
Beatty-Stuart House (Hyde House): This home was originally built for Charles Beatty, the ferryman that would transport passengers between Georgetown and Virginia.
This Federal style brick house was built for Col. Charles Beatty. Beatty owned the ferry between Georgetown and Virginia, a crucial link between the two points prior to the construction of a bridge.…