Private Washington, D.C.
December 2 – 6, 2009
From its restrained Federal infancy to later flamboyant Beaux Arts opulence, the architecture of Washington DC rose from the ranks of colonial outpost to an international center of diplomacy and society. The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America is pleased to present an exclusive viewing of some of Washington’s most extraordinary historic and architecturally significant buildings and interiors. Many of these locations which are normally not open to the public include works by McKim Meade & White, John Russell Pope, Horace Trumbauer, and Carrere & Hastings to name a few.
Several magnificent Embassy residences representing nations of Europe, the Middle East, and South America will be visited. Also featured will be entrance to eminent classical rooms of private institutions as well as viewings of some of the most opulent interiors of Government buildings from the city’s 200-year history. We are privileged that the doors of significant private Georgetown, Kalorama, and Embassy Row homes and apartments—many by current acclaimed architects and designers—will be opened to the participants. Various historic private clubs will be host to meals and programs during the tour.
Brought to you by Classical Excursions.