The photo above is what I think is new(ish) construction in Georgetown. I think the “tower” structure in the front looks good. You?
And here’s a green roof in an alley off 14th Street on a carriage house (not exactly a carriage house but I don’t what to call it…). Here’s a proper carriage house:
Personally I think green roofs are super cool:
There have been a lot of beautiful houses posted this week. But I haven’t lost my love for the simple beauty either. This house was found in Georgetown. Is the siding wood?
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This wild shot was taken by quigley_brown of the C & O Canal in Georgetown. I’ve never seen this style before. It looks like it could be from 100 years ago. Very cool.
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This great shot by Sanjay Suchak is titled “Ghost of the Streetcar”.
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While we’re on the topic of Georgetown, I thought I’d ask about the proposed waterfront park. Anyone know when it’s supposed to be completed? One of the few things I miss about living in DC is that we’re kinda far away from the beach. But if we had some sweet waterfront parks I think that would scratch what itches me. Anyone else looking forward to this park being completed?
This home is located at 1409 33rd Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Fabulous renovation with original charm kept intact. No other house like it. Loaded with sunlight, 3 levels, 3 fireplaces, new hardwoods throughout, wonderful kitchen with marble, Viking & Miele, private brick patio, english basement, lovely baths and much more! A TRUE GEM IN THE HEART OF GEORGETOWN. Don’t miss it.”
More info and a virtual tour can be found here.
So I know some feel that all the GDoN homes are house porn but just for the record, I’ll call it house porn when the asking price is over a million bucks. On these posts I think it’s more interesting to hear about what you think of the home itself but for those in the know that want to take a crack at the price, that’s cool too. Without any further ado this home is going for $1,195,000, which in Manhattan would get you a 2 bedroom coop…
I like stumbling upon these mini houses. I think this one is actually a business. Though now that I look at the picture again, the house on the left is pretty sweet too. I like that one window that sticks up above the roof. This is from Georgetown.
I feel like someone should give out a grant so these signs can be refurbished, yeah?
photo by Leonard
City Paper shared the news (from The Current) that “You will not be able to visit an Apple Store in the District of Columbia anytime soon!” City Paper continued gave this explanation:
“Earlier this month, both bodies rejected Apple’s design—the third the company had submitted for the property at 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW, a Georgetown storefront the company has owned for more than a year—because, as the Current’s Carol Buckley puts it, it “would not fit into Georgetown.””
Greater Greater Washington followed up on the story today, suggesting that Apple “Just propose a Federal style store already”.
I have recently become a huge fan of Apple so I’m really saddened by this news. I actually think the modern style of Apple’s buildings look pretty fresh. But I also understand Georgetown wanting to maintain the integrity of its historic blocks. But damn I want an Apple store in DC. Hmm, quite a conundrum. Of course I’d love to see an Apple store in Columbia Heights or Penn Quarter but let’s just assume that the Georgetown space is the only one they are willing to consider. So my question to you is – who’s being ridiculous here? Should Apple conform to Georgetown’s architectural requirements or should Georgetown lighten up a bit and realize what a great addition an Apple store would be?