Dupont Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Brewmaster's Castle
1892-1894
— A Celebration of International Contributions to American Life —
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 8, 2013
1. The Brewmaster's Castle Marker
Built by Christian Heurich (1842-1945), the world's oldest brewer, patriarch of the Washington business community, philanthropist, German immigrant, and American citizen
America's most intact late-Victorian house museum, the first fireproof residence in the nation's capital, and the "smart house" of the late-19th Century
Donated in 1955 by Heurich's widow to the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., and served as the Society's first headquarters
Purchased in 2003 by the Heurich House Foundation to ensure its protection in perpetuity
www.brewmasterscastle.com
Erected 2003 by Heurich House Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 54.49′ N, 77° 2.68′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Dupont Circle. Marker was at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue Northwest and O Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on New Hampshire Avenue
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Myrtilla Miner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); You are standing at the heart (about 400 feet away); The House of Brig. Gen. George P. Scriven (about 400 feet away); HYBYCOZO (about 500 feet away); The first houses south and west of Dupont Circle (about 600 feet away); Samuel Francis Du Pont (about 600 feet away); In Memory of Henry Martyn Robert (about 700 feet away); James G. Blaine Mansion (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Heurich House Museum. Website for the house museum with additional history and historic photographs of the house (Submitted on September 8, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia.)
2. Christian Heurich. Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on September 18, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Patricia Haman, September 8, 2013
2. Brochure for Heurich House Museum
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 8, 2013
3. The Brewmaster's Castle Marker and Columbia Historical Society plaque
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 31, 2016
4. The Brewmaster's Castle Marker
Unfortunately both markers have been removed from the building.
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 8, 2013
5. Heurich House
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 31, 2016
6. The Brewmaster's Castle
The marker would have been to the far right of the building in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 31, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on September 8, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 6. submitted on July 31, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
