Tag Archives: Founding Fathers

D.C. classical tours return

Posted on May 10, 2017 by David Brussat

Washington, D.C., is among the nation’s if not the world’s most walkable big cities, and this year the town’s leading advocate for beauty, the National Civic Art Society, returns with a new slate of its walking tours. Moreover, because the … Continue reading →

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Housing the founding fathers

Posted on July 4, 2015 by David Brussat

Here are some sketches of the houses of the founding fathers. George Washington’s Mount Vernon occupies, of course, pride of place. Benjamin Franklin’s house does not remain, alas, not unlike houses of some of the other founders, but at least … Continue reading →

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