Washington Syndicate: Spirit of Old Anacostia Unshakable Despite Vacant Properties

Check out John Muller's piece on the Washington Syndicate blog, "Spirit of Old Anacostia Unshakable Despite Vacant Properties."  It's a very detailed look at vacant buildings in Anacostia -- including the history and interior pictures (like the one below) of the houses on the Big K site.

Photo courtesy of Washington Syndicate

FYI - John Muller is also a contributor for the East of the River Magazine. To check out some of his other articles covering East of the River life go HERE. 

Excerpt:

Anacostia became recognized by the city as a Historic District in 1973. The Anacostia Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

“The Anacostia Historic District is an area of approximately twenty squares in southeast Washington, generally encompassing Uniontown, the Griswold Subdivision, and immediately adjacent areas. The architectural character of the Anacostia area is unique in Washington. Nowhere else in the District of Columbia does there exist such a collection of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century small-scale frame and brick working-class housing. The Anacostia Historic District is dominated by three major architectural styles – the Cottage Style, the Italianate, and the Washington Row Style. A number of Queen Anne houses are scattered throughout the historic district,” read the Anacostia Historic District’s nomination form submitted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was accepted and designated a Historic District by the Joint Committee on Landmarks of the National Capital.