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The Jefferson- Washington, DC
Designed by French architect Jules Henri de Sibour, The Jefferson debuted in 1923 as a luxury apartment building. It was later used during World War II as temporary housing for defense workers, before converting to a hotel in 1955.
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Carnegie Library- Washington, DC
As I am not an apostle of Apple, I usually avoid their stores like the plague. I had to make an exception for the Apple Carnegie Library in D.C., because a renovated 1901 Beaux Arts beauty is not to be missed, regardless of its current tenant. I must admit, the space is stunning. If you must to go to an Apple store, go to this one.
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Basilica of the National Shrine- Washington, DC
At 129,910 square feet, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Christian Church in the United States. Built largely between 1924 and 1959, with a break during World War II, the Byzatine/Romanesque Revival shrine consists of 81 chapels, a Crypt Church and the Great Upper Church. Built in the style of medieval churches, the structure is supported by masonry walls, arches and columns rather than structural steel. The interior is adorned with magnificent murals and breathtaking tile mosaics, rivaling even the finest cathedrals in Europe.
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President Lincoln’s Cottage- Washington, DC
Tucked away in quiet corner of D.C., only 3 miles from the White House, sits President Lincoln’s Cottage. The quaint Gothic Revival, originally built for a bank president, is the centerpiece of several stunning historic structures located at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
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Hillwood Estate Gardens- Washington, DC
The gardens at Hillwood are so fabulous, they deserve their own entry. Beautifully designed and maintained, they are a spectacular verdant escape, worlds away from the surrounding city chaos. A collection of distinct outdoor rooms, it is an absolute dream to wander the grounds. The original garden at Hillwood was designed by renowned landscape architect Willard Gebhart in 1926. He created vistas with broad sweeping views and formal gardens surrounding the neo-Georgian mansion. In 1955, the property was purchased by Marjorie Merriweather Post, who hired landscape architects Umberto Innocenti and Richard Webel to expand and customize the garden to reflect her interests. Across the property, several outdoor rooms were added,…
