Note that the first Bloomingdale History presentation was held on Thursday, 05-19-2016. The second Bloomingdale History presentation was held on Thursday, 06-16-2016.
BLOOMINGDALE HISTORY PRESENTATION
Wednesday,
December 6, 2017
7:00 pm St George’s Episcopal Church, 160 U St NW
Sponsored
by the *Bloomingdale Historic Designation
Coalition*
SOME
HIGHLIGHTS:
. A detailed description of the highly distinctive architecture and attractive facades that give Bloomingdale its beautifully coherent streetscapes
. A detailed description of the highly distinctive architecture and attractive facades that give Bloomingdale its beautifully coherent streetscapes
. The
well-known architects who designed the houses, as well as the renowned and
well-regarded builders who constructed the brick homes
.
The early land owners and how their former farms and country estates were sold
and sub-divided into individual home lots
.
The significance of the first electric streetcar line in Washington, which was
instrumental to Bloomingdale’s rapid development
.
The background and history of Bloomingdale’s churches
.
The racially and ethnically restrictive housing covenants once prevalent
throughout Bloomingdale that prevented any person of color or other minority
groups from buying a home in Bloomingdale
.
The historic 1948 Supreme Court case regarding the contested sale of 116 Bryant
Street NW to a non-white person that led the Court to declare such
discriminatory covenants unconstitutional and thereby forever changed housing
laws throughout the United States
.
Numerous notable past residents of Bloomingdale, including artists, performers,
civic and labor leaders, and politicians and presidential political appointees
.
The history of McMillan Reservoir, with landscaping by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.,
and its early role as a park with recreational facilities, a band stand and
walking paths
. Information on what DC historic districts
are
. Examples of successful re-developments in
DC historic districts
HOPE THAT YOU CAN ATTEND!
2 comments:
This is a fantastic history presentation with wonderful photos of Bloomingdale that you won't see anywhere else.
Lot's of people saw it last year and loved it. We live in the prettiest and best neighborhood in DC. Let's keep it that way. Don't miss the History of Bloomingdale.
It was a terrific presentation last year and a unique history that everybody might want to know about.
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