June 2008

• The Story Behind the Eames Stamp Set

  The Washington Spaces blog has a great post on Washingtonian Derry Noyes, the U.S. Postal Service art director and designer responsible for read more >

  June 28, 2008

• Modern Snapshot: Concord Center in Bethesda

  Nice zig zag roof on the sidewalk overhang at the Concord Center located in Bethesda. Looks like the the mid-century school building read more >

  June 28, 2008

• 1962 Goodman End-Unit Barrel-Roof Townhome – $399K

  Here’s another Charles Goodman barrel-roof townhouse in River Park in Southwest. The end-unit has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths over 1,600 sq. ft. Looks read more >

  June 28, 2008

• 1957 Cool Spring Contemporary – $309K

  This 1957 3/2 contemporary in Cool Spring in Hyattsville looks relatively untouched, especially the vintage kitchen. The back of the house is mostly glass. While read more >

  June 27, 2008

• 1965 Glen Echo Heights Contemporary – $850K

  The listing for this 4/2 contemporary in Glen Echo Heights says it is in “pristine original” condition. It has nice windows and wood-beamed ceilings, read more >

  June 27, 2008

• Carderock’s Bid for the National Register of Historic Places

  The Gazette takes a look at Carderock Spring’s effort launched fours years ago to be placed on the National Register of Historic places. read more >

  June 25, 2008

• City Paper Blogs About River Park Status

  Following up on an item I did about River Park, the City Paper’s Angela Valdez writes a short update, saying Charles Goodman’s read more >

  June 25, 2008

• 1965 Hillside Hollin Hills Goodman – $949K

  
  This 5/2 Charles Goodman in Hollin Hills was built for the original owners here on .6 acres 100 feet up a hill read more >

  June 24, 2008

• 1960 Mid-Century Split in Kemp Mill Estates – $430K

  Here’s a listing for a modest mid-century split-level located in Kemp Mill Estates in Silver Spring. I like the varying roof lines and read more >

  June 23, 2008

• Support our Sponsors

  So you may have noticed that I am now accepting advertising on the blog. I hope to connect you, the loyal readers of the site, read more >

  June 20, 2008