Comments on: Work Starts at Great Old House at 4th and Florida, NW

By: dc_publius

dc_publius — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:19:12 +0000

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.

By: Jay'O

Jay'O — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:29:57 +0000

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!)

By: Sammy

Sammy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:49:17 +0000

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.

By: drjonboyg

drjonboyg — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:03:08 +0000

As someone pointed out on IMGoph’s site, the awesomeness of the house is ruined by the traffic.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:53:03 +0000

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.

By: Reformed Somali Pirate

Reformed Somali Pirate — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:25:04 +0000

Excellent potential.

There are so many properties so well built for the ages in this particular neighborhood.

This one calls out like a beacon.

By: IMGoph

IMGoph — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:05:26 +0000

heh, did you walk through there right after i did?

By: SG

SG — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:33:14 +0000

What an amazing building- congrats to whomever buys and renovates it.

By: dc_publius

dc_publius — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:55:22 +0000

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?