Alleys of Capitol Hill – September 2021

Jun 20, 2021

Historic alley dwellings on Gessford Court SE

Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets with a past mix of residential and industrial uses.  Explore these unique communities, their houses and history, their ups and downs, who lived there in the past and who lives there now. Gessford Ct., Walter St., Kings Ct., Duvall Ct., Cluss Ct.

Take a virtual peek inside Undine & Carl Nash’s re-purposed-warehouse residence on Adolf Class Ct. SE.

Plan on walking about 2 miles in a little over an hour. Be prepared to walk in any weather; a raincoat or umbrella may be necessary. Comfortable shoes are a must.

Tour Times:
Sunday, September 12 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm

This tour is sold out but will be offered again on November 14.

 

 

 

Modern alley dwellings on Duvall Ct. SE

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