Georgetown’s Old Stone House
28 11 2007
The Old Stone House at 3051 M Street is the oldest intact house still standing in DC. It was built in 1765 for Christopher Lehman and is now owned by the National Park Service. Many areas of DC have very distinctive architectural tones set by the regular streets and row-houses which have been preserved. This is no different in Georgetown.
Throughout DC, a variety of styles illustrate the national trend of architectural development from Georgian mansions and town houses through early Federal and Classical Revival houses to the ornate structures of the ante and post-bellum periods.
The Old Stone House typifies the ”look” of Georgetown. The majority of the buildings throughout Georgetown were constructed after 1870 and are characterized by the row-house construction popular in the late Victorian era. This dedication to preserving the architectural look of the area has made Georgetown one of the most beautifully preserved neighborhoods in the Country! [FlickrPhoto: NearDC]
i used to own a home on cecil place. i renovated the house, with respect to the general historical ‘guidelines’, but have to say. as well preserved as the neighborhood may be, it’s a pain in the arse in which to live. the tourists really kill any ‘neighborhood’ feeling….