Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Garage
Tudor Place
In the 1800s, a barn stood to the right of the building you see today. The garage, the left hand portion of the building ahead, was built in 1913-1914 to house the family’s automobile and to provide an apartment for the chauffeur. The last owner’s 1919 Pierce-Arrow still resides in the garage. The right hand side of the building was added in 1968 to house an artist’s studio and a bomb shelter for the last owner. Two small white buildings are, on the left, the restored Smokehouse, moved from its original location, and, on the right, a utility shed built by the last owner.
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Joe Little lived nearby and worked for the Peter family as a coachman driving horse drawn carriages and then as chauffeur of the family’s Pierce-Arrow cars in the 1920s.
A barn housing cows, sheep, and other small farm animals was demolished to make way for a new garage built in 1914.
Garage addition under construction, 1967.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 54.697′ N, 77° 3.8′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Georgetown. Marker could be reached from 31st Street Northwest north of Avon Lane Northwest, on the left when traveling north. This marker is at the back of the Mansion as you walk up the path from the street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1644 31st Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Garage (a few steps from this marker); Kitchen Yard (a few steps from this marker); Box Knot (within shouting distance of this marker); East Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); South Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Watching the Flames (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Frames (within shouting distance of this marker); Dumbarton Oaks (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 18, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.