Architecture on Capitol Hill – November 2022

“Horse walk” at 623 A St. NE

On Capitol Hill, a wide range of architectural styles and features are on display. Learn about the changing tastes and practical decisions that informed the builders’ choices. This tour was developed by CHRS Past President and Chair of the CHRS Historic Preservation Committee, Beth Purcell. Beth is an architectural historian with an MA in Historic Preservation from George Washington University.

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.

Queen Anne at 617 A St. NE

 

SE Alleys of Capitol Hill – November 2022

Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets with a past mix of residential and industrial uses and some of our most diverse populations.  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. Or read this article on Urban Turf.
Plan on walking about 2 miles in a little over 2 hours. Be prepared to walk in any weather; a raincoat or umbrella may be necessary. Comfortable shoes are a must.

29 Kings Ct. SE

Modern alley dwellings on Duvall Ct. SE

SE Alleys of Capitol Hill – October 2022

Undine Nash in Cluss Ct. – SE Alleys of Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets with a past mix of residential and industrial uses and some of our most diverse populations.  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 2 hours. Be prepared to walk in any weather; a raincoat or umbrella may be necessary. Comfortable shoes are a must.

29 Kings Ct. SE

Tickets ($15) are available through Eventbrite until September 29 at 11:30 pm.
Tour Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 1, 1:30 pm
Sunday, October 2, 1:30 pm
Starting location: 233 12th St. SE – Please arrive 10 minutes before tour time.

Modern alley dwellings on Duvall Ct. SE