Stephen McKevitt was born in Washington, D.C., and for many years worked for the federal government. Recently retired, he is now involved with exploring the various aspects of the civic and cultural history of Washington; he also enjoys participating in the District's historical societies and meeting the remarkable people in these associations.
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Meridian Hill:
9781626195721
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In the nineteenth century, Commodore David Porter built his mansion on a prominent hill sitting directly north of the White House, and the rest of Meridian Hill's history is indelibly tied to the fabric of Washington. John Quincy Adams once resided in Porter's mansion. Union troops used the estate and its lands during the Civil War. Later, part of the old estate was famously developed by Mary Henderson into a noted group of embassy mansions, and the extraordinary Meridian Hill Park was created. The rest of the land became a diverse, thriving residential neighborhood. Join local author Stephen McKevitt as he chronicles the fascinating story of this interesting urban locale in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C. Housing Co-ops
9781467146234
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Discover the rich history of housing cooperatives in Washington, D.C., part of the urban landscape for a hundred years.
Co-ops first arose in the city in the 1920s. Building slowed during the Great Depression, but their numbers expanded after World War II. Conversions also expanded during the postwar years and several local architects became well known for their co-op designs. The model thrived and has become a vital part of the city's fabric.
Local historian Steve McKevitt tells the stories of each existing District co-op, using both historic and modern images to detail their development and architecture.
