Sixteenth Street NW: Washington, DC's Avenue of Ambitions

Sixteenth Street NW in Washington, DC, is a historically significant boulevard that runs through the heart of the city and extends past its border with Maryland. John DeFerrari and Douglas Peter Sefton's book, Sixteenth Street NW: Washington, DC's Avenue of Ambitions, explores the social and architectural history of the street and its surrounding neighborhoods, highlighting notable buildings and recounting colorful stories of those who have lived, worked, and worshipped there. The book features a diverse array of sites, from Black Lives Matter Plaza to the White House, mansions and rowhomes to apartment buildings, Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park to Rock Creek Park, and hotels to houses of worship. Sixteenth Street, NW showcases the vibrant makeup of Washington, DC.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Georgetown University Press

Sixteenth Street NW in Washington, DC, is a renowned boulevard known as the Avenue of the Presidents, Executive Avenue, and the Avenue of Churches. Spanning from the front door of the White House to just beyond its border with Maryland, this north-south artery runs through the heart of the District. It holds a significant place in the city's landscape and history, serving as a central hub for both. In their book, Sixteenth Street NW: Washington, DC's Avenue of Ambitions, John DeFerrari and Douglas Peter Sefton delve into the social and architectural history of the street and its surrounding neighborhoods. They invite readers to explore the interplay between ordinary Washingtonians and powerful elites, which has shaped the corridor and the city. This richly illustrated publication showcases notable buildings along Sixteenth Street and shares captivating stories of those who lived, worked, and worshipped there. Accompanied by detailed maps, readers can embark on self-guided tours of the places and people that have defined this iconic thoroughfare throughout its history.

What readers will discover is that Sixteenth Street NW has been shaped by a diverse array of people and communities throughout its history. The street and the book feature a wide range of sites, including Black Lives Matter Plaza, the White House, mansions, rowhomes, apartment buildings, Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park with its drum circles, Rock Creek Park with its tennis tournaments, and hotels, as well as houses of worship. Sixteenth Street, NW offers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Washington, DC, showcasing the diverse composition of our nation's capital.

Weight: 635g
Dimension: 241 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647121563