Forest Hills in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dacha

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

1. Dacha Marker

Inscription. Marjorie Post built this adaptation of a Russian country house, called an izba or dacha, in 1969. Russian-style carvings surround the doors and windows of the California redwood-clad masonry structure. Other details, such as the bright colors on the window carvings and the onion-shaped domes on the roof, reflect American variations on traditional Russian motifs.

Erected by Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. (Marker Number 200.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 38° 56.601′ N, 77° 3.12′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Forest Hills. Marker can be reached from Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adirondack Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dog Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lunar Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plaque on the Reverse Side / Lake Merriweather (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Stone Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); Butler's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Japanese-style Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); French Parterre (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

2. The Dacha

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.