Author: Katja Sipple, MA, MIS

Bessler's Hotel

"German-American George Bessler lived with his family at Bessler’s Hotel, which also had a saloon/restaurant.…

922 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Boegeholz Saloon

"When Northern Liberty Market opened on Mount Vernon S Many stores were owned by immigrant families who lived…

1139 7th Street Northwest

C. A Schneider Residence

"Charles A. Schneider, a German immigrant, owned an iron foundry in Washington and invested in real estate…

1908 I Street Northwest

Calvary Baptist Church

"While not on the National Register of Historic Places, this church is considered a contributing building…

(202) 347-8355
755 8th Street Northwest

Carl Lutz Residence

"Here Lived Carl Lutz (1895-1975). He was a Swiss diplomat and Righteous Among the Nations who represented…

1830 Corcoran Street Northwest

Christian Heurich Brewing Company

The Christian Heurich Brewing Company was a Washington, D.C., brewery founded in 1872 and incorporated by…

2700 F Street Northwest

Christian Heurich Worker Houses

"Christian Heurich emigrated from Germany in 1866 after learning the brewing business as an apprentice. In…

1925-1931 M Street Northwest

Corcoran Office Building

"The New York architects Renwick and Sands designed the Corcoran building in 1875. In 1885, banker William W.…

619 15th Street Northwest

Dietz's Rathkeller

"Dietz’s Rathskeller was a popular watering hole located at 511 7th Street NW, before World War I. Doubtless…

511 7th St NW

Eastern Market in Washington, DC

"Established by order of President Thomas Jefferson 1805, this building constructed 1873, designed by Adolf…

(202) 698-5253
225 7th Street Southeast