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Gilded Age Mansions of Dupont Circle

When:
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM
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Category:
Community event
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Speaker: Ralph Buglass

Around the turn of the 20th century, the Dupont Circle area was transformed from an outpost of the federal city to the preserve of the wealthy, who built immense mansions in a variety of ornate styles. This talk will draw on vintage photos to tell stories of these extravagant residences--most of them surviving today for other purposes--and the equally flamboyant characters who once lived in them--though often just part of the year.

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https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/3455