Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East Lawn
North Garden
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In the early 19th century, the northeast portion of the garden was an orchard with pears, apples, and other fruits. By the 1880s, this area was leveled and converted into a lawn tennis court used by Britannia's grandchildren. They formed the Tudor Place Lawn Tennis Club in September 1888. In the early 20th century, the paling fence and screen of white pine and magnolia trees were added to provide privacy after the construction of a multi-story apartment building across 31st Street, which is still seen there today.
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The Tudor Place Lawn Tennis Cub, ca. 1888
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1888.
Location. 38° 54.72′ N, 77° 3.777′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on 31st Street Northwest north of Avon Lane Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1670 31st St NW, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cold Frames (a few steps from this marker); Box Knot (within shouting distance of this marker); Watching the Flames
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Other markers no longer nearby. Garage (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named South Lawn (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional keywords. Landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
