Dupont Circle

Judging Buildings – The Brewmaster’s Castle – Heurich House

By Prince Of Petworth

Well this is one of the cooler old school buildings in DC. It’s located at 1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW. You can read about it’s history here. Their Web site says:

“The Heurich Mansion was built in 1892-1894, during Dupont Circle’s golden era as the city’s premier residential neighborhood, by German immigrant, American citizen, brewer, real estate magnate, and philanthropist, Christian Heurich. The mansion was the city’s first fireproof home, having been built of reinforced steel and poured concrete, a novel construction technique at the time, and unheard of for residential construction. To ensure its safety, none of the fireplaces were ever used, and the top of the tower features a salamander, in mythology, a creature that guards against fire.

A distinguished example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, this Category Two Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places enjoys a reputation as the most intact late-Victorian home in Washington D.C., and has been featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles” and HGTV’s “Dream Builders.”

The 31-room home is replete with hand-carved wood, 15 fireplaces with individually carved mantles and cast bronze fire backs, hand-painted ceiling canvases, luxuriously furnished rooms, and original turn-of-the-century Heurich family collections.”

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Wild, Reader Submitted City Art

By Prince Of Petworth

This is truly an insane one. In a good way. The reader writes:

“I found it in Dupont on, I believe, Connecticut right in front of the Johnny Rocket burger place.”

Good Deal or Not? Dueling Dupont Condos Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

These condos are located at 1728 (left side of photo) and 1730 (right side of photo) New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier for 1730 says:

“Here’s your chance to live in a 1922 Beaux Arts mansion on one of the most elegant blocks in Dupont. This lovely boutique bldg offers this 1BR/1BA 2-level apt w/ 12x12ft roof deck w/ vistas of Adams Morgan & Dupont. Unit features fp, hardwood floors, W/ D, granite counters, walk-in closet & many more features. Contracts need 3rd party approval. Estate Sale-Sold as Is Use short sale add”

More info and photos found here.

The flier for 1728 says:

“Simply gorgeous 1BR condo in historic boutique bldg. Seller spared no expense – remodeled kit w/ blk granite countertops & glass tiled back splash, high end appliances, granite flrs in Kit/LR, lrg MBR w/ walk-in closet, remodeled BA, walkout to patio, laundry rm across hall, condo fee incl utilities. Extra storage. Lovely Dupont neighborhood. Not a short sale/foreclosure. Option to buy furnished.”

More info and photo found here.

I’m curious about these two because they are both 1 bed 1 bath, both in super cool buildings, and right next door to each other. 1728 is going for $349,900 and 1730 is going for $379,000. Either seem reasonable? Which do you prefer? Of course one has a roof deck…

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition (Reader Submitted)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1709 S Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“On a great block in Dupont Circle, a stately 24′ wide, 6,000 SF, 4-story Modernized Townhouse (5BR/3FB/2HB) loaded w/ orig. architecture, generously-sized rooms, high ceilings, 4 fireplaces, an incredible living room w/ coffered beam ceiling, dining room, music room, a game parlor, a billiards room, a sun room, front and service stairscases, outdoor deck w/ a hot tub & 2-car attached garage.”

More info and a virtual tour found here.

Holy canoli, you have to look at the pictures. So what do you think of this one compared to other house porn posts? It can be yours for $2,875,000.

Tina Visits Books For America

By Prince Of Petworth

When I was a kid, my favorite book was Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. I probably made my mom and dad read it to me about a million times. I don’t think I have even seen a copy of this book in about 15 years, but I can still picture all of the illustrations, and I can still remember giggling like a maniac every time we got to the part when the Elementary School had to close because a giant pancake fell out of the sky and covered it up! Maybe you remember this book too, or maybe you liked Amelia Bedilia, or Green Eggs and Ham, or Babar. Either way, I’d be willing to venture a guess that most of PoP’s readership holds a fond memory of a favorite childhood book.

Unfortunately a lot of children in Washington DC miss out on the chance to make these memories. According to the US Department of Education, a common theme among underperforming children is that they have limited to no access to reading books. And more than 60 percent of low income families have not a single book at home for their children. Books for America’s founder, Stephen Hersey wanted to find a way to make it possible for families who didn’t have the means to be able to provide books for their children, and that is just what he is helping to do.

Hersey started his not for profit organization in 2002 as a way to promote literacy and education by donating new and used books of all types to organizations that serve disadvantaged communities and individuals. Since 2005 the organization has been headquartered at 1417 22nd Street in Dupont Circle, in their “Bookstore with a purpose.” How it works is pretty simple; lots of people donate books, all children’s books and others that are deemed appropriate for their recipient organizations (these include transitional homeless shelters, adult literacy programs, military bases, correctional facilities, senior centers, women’s shelters, and more) are distributed. A number of these organizations are right in PoPville too, including EL Haynes Public Charter School, Centronia, Meridian Public Charter School, to name a few. The remaining books are sold in the store at low prices. It’s a great model, and actually provides almost all of the funding for the organization so that they can be less reliant on grants. Continues after the jump. (more…)

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2031 O Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Ideally Located. Ellegance Surrounds you in this Spectacular 4BR, 3.5BA Masterpiece. Featured in Dupont House Tour! Lovingly Restored to Original Grandeur w/ a Graceful blend of Magnificent Period Detailing & Top-of-the-Line Modern Amenities! Handsome Hdwds, Lux MBR Ste w/ Exquisite Marble BA & Sitting Area, Custom Granite Chef’s Kit, Inviting Formal DR, Spacious LR, LL Fam/Media Rm, & Much More!”

More info and a sweet virtual tour found here.

Those that love wood and original details are gonna love this one. For the curious the price is $1,795,000. As with all house porn editions what do you think of the house itself?

Judging Buildings

By Prince Of Petworth

Even though there is a curb cut I think this building looks super cool. It’s located in the Dupont/Kalorama area. I really dig the lines of this building. It sorta curves on the sides. What do you think – thumbs up or down?

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