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Charles Goodman’s Hammond Wood

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Charles Goodman's Hammond Wood mid-century modern neighborhood has earned a prestigious spot on the National Register of Historic Places. This distinction highlights the architectural and historical significance…
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Charles Goodman mid-century modern in Hollin Hills.

Save the Date: Hollin Hills 75th Annniversary House + Garden Tour

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Hollin Hills, the mid-century modern neighborhood designed by Charles M. Goodman, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with its biennial House + Garden Tour on May 4, 2024. Tickets will go on sale next…
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Mid-Century Ranch in Tauxemount

Mid-Century Ranch in Tauxemount for $574,900

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Now on the market - a mid-century ranch in Tauxemount, which was developed by Robert Davenport. Before developing the ground-breaking mid-century modern community of Hollin Hills beginning in the late…
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Charles M. Goodman was one of the leading modernist architects in DC during the mid-century period. Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division

Charles M. Goodman: Shaping Modernist Architecture in Washington

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When we think of the pioneers who shaped American architecture in the mid-20th century, names like Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier often come to mind. However, one name that deserves…
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Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen’s Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair Celebrates 75 Years

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In his book "No Place Like Utopia," the the architect and writer Peter Blake said Eero Saarinen's iconic Womb Chair was named when Blake's wife was sitting in the chair while pregnant. A great story true…
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The Hallmarks of Mid-Century Modern Architecture

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Mid-century modern architecture is a style that emerged in the middle of the 20th century and was prevalent from the 1940s to the 1960s. It is characterized by clean, simple lines, use of new materials,…
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