Work Starts at Great Old House at 4th and Florida, NW
21 July 2009 9:35 PM | By Prince Of Petworth in Neighborhoods - Ledroit Park, Renovation 
DSCN1216, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.
I’ve been getting a few emails about this great old property that we’ve looked at in the past. It seems the same person sent me a question that was also sent to DC Metrocentric. They report:
“The building itself dates back to 1898 and the work you may have noticed going on over the last few days is to bring the stone work and windows into compliance with Historic District requirements.”
The detail really is incredible:
It’ll be great to see it restored.
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21 July 2009 9:55 PM | dc_publius Said:
At one point, I think this was listed for an outragious sum. (many millions) I would be surprised if anyone purchased this property. Was the owner forced into compliance?
21 July 2009 11:33 PM | SG Said:
What an amazing building- congrats to whomever buys and renovates it.
22 July 2009 12:05 AM | IMGoph Said:
heh, did you walk through there right after i did?
22 July 2009 8:25 AM | Reformed Somali Pirate Said:
Excellent potential.
There are so many properties so well built for the ages in this particular neighborhood.
This one calls out like a beacon.
22 July 2009 8:53 AM | Rick Said:
This place and buildings like it serve as a reminder of the great architectural stock this city has been blessed with. That said, this one is so elaborate and so far gone that restoring its glory appears to be an almost insurmountable task. Best of luck to the owner, I say.
22 July 2009 9:03 AM | drjonboyg Said:
As someone pointed out on IMGoph’s site, the awesomeness of the house is ruined by the traffic.
22 July 2009 9:49 AM | Sammy Said:
I love this building. Kudos to whomever is undertaking this – you have your work cut out for you! Here’s hoping as much of the historical detail can be preserved as possible.
22 July 2009 10:29 AM | Jay'O Said:
I’ve driven by this place a million times and always remark to my wife what an amaing place it could be if it got fixed up. I’m thinking night club, restaurant, something that gets a lot of traffic (sorry neighbors!)
22 July 2009 11:19 AM | dc_publius Said:
It is an amazing building, but it is surrounded by wasteland.
From within, one gets a perfect window view of 2 gas stations and a busy intersection full of speeders coming to/from U Street.