Dupont Circle Neighborhood
The Dupont Circle neighborhood offers Metro. dining and shopping, a Sunday farmer’s market, museums and galleries, embassies and outstanding architecture. Beware that infamous traffic circle!
Dupont Circle is a dynamic and culturally rich neighborhood renowned for its historic charm, diverse community, and vibrant social scene. The neighborhood centers around the iconic traffic circle with a fountain at its center, surrounded by tree-lined streets, historic row houses, and a mix of architectural styles ranging from Victorian to Beaux-Arts.
A hub for art, nightlife, and culinary experiences, Dupont Circle is home to numerous art galleries, embassies, trendy boutiques and restaurants, contributing to its lively atmosphere.
The real estate market in Dupont Circle is diverse, offering a mix of historic row houses, condominiums, and apartments, showcasing both classic and contemporary designs. The demand for real estate in Dupont Circle is driven by its central location, cultural vibrancy, and accessibility to downtown D.C. and public transportation. The neighborhood appeals to those who appreciate the blend of historic architecture, cultural amenities, and the cosmopolitan atmosphere that Dupont Circle has to offer.
Dupont Circle Market Data
Dupont Circle History
Early History
Architecture
Examples of the architectural style of early Dupont Circle are the Christian Heurich Mansion at 1307 New Hampshire Avenue, a c.1804 Victorian designed by John G. Meyers for the owner of the Heurich Brewery;  Stanford White of McKim, Mead and White designed the Thomas Nelson Page House at 1759 R Street c. 1896 (Colonial Revival) designed by Stanford White; Embassy of Columbia at 1520 20th Street c. 1906 (French country Chateau) by Jules Henri deSibour; The Beaux Arts Perry Belmont House c. 1901 by Samson and Trumbauer at 1618 New Hampshire Avenue and the Boardman House (Embassy of Iraq) at 1801 P Street by Hornblower and Marshall c. 1890. The Weeks House (Women’s National Democratic Club) was designed by Harvey Page in 1892 with an addition by Nick Satterlee in 1966. Another large, commanding building is St. Matthew’s Cathedral and Rectory at 1725-39 New Hampshire Avenue designed by Heins and LeFarge in 1893.
Not all the lovely homes in Dupont Circle were grand mansions. The neighborhood’s popular pre-1900 rowhouses were built in a variety of styles from the 1880s into the first decade of the 20th century. Styles include Queen Anne, Dichardsonian Revival, Renaissance and Georgian Revival. Variations on Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque were most common in this neighborhood. Some of the rows were designed as a unit by a single architect while others were individually built and designed. The row on the south side of the 1700 block of Q Street, designed in 1889 by T.F. Schneider, is one of the most impressive Richardsonian rows in the area. The north side of the 2000 block of N Street is one of the finest Second Empire rows in the District, built 1879 to 1881 by Christopher Thom. The charming 2000 block of Hillyer Place offers a variety of styles including Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque. One of the most varied and architecturally intact blocks is the 1700 block of N Street which reflects the breadth of architectural talent in the area.
“Strivers Section”
15 Dupont Circle
Growth In Dupont Circle
Decline And Resurgence
Dupont Circle Schools
ROSS ELEMENTARY
Public • Grades PK-5
FRANCIS STEVENS
Public • Grades PK-8
JACKSON-REED
Public • Grades 9-12
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