Gessford Court Walking Tour

May 8, 2019

Guided, outdoor, mini-tours of Gessford Court SE will be included in the 2019 House and Garden Tour, Saturday, May 11 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Gessford Court (12th/13th/Independence/A streets, SE) is one of  Capitol Hill’s most charming streets, reflecting 19th century architecture.

Gessford Court SE

Gessford Court residents plan to join us to tell more about their street and its traditions.

This walking tour is free and open to everyone – a House & Garden Tour ticket is not needed.  Outdoor tour only; no houses will be open.

Meet at the east end of Gessford Court, SE, on 12th Street between Independence Avenue & A Street, SE.

Gessford Court Walking Tour Handout

Gessfor Court News Accounts, 1906-1971

Gessford Court Owners, 1893-1922

Gessford Court Residents per City Directory & Census, 1894-1940

 

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