Is This Your House?

Washington Post, June 30, 1924

Photos and Descriptions of Cheverly Houses

If you recognize your house, write to the Cheverly History Club, cheverlyhistoryclub@gmail.com. To find the old street names, see the Franklin Atlas on the Maps page.

House identified! This is Amanda Freitag's house.

Washington Post, August 14, 1927. 6204 Lombard St

The Bellamy House, 2819 Cheverly Avenue

Historic American Buildings Survey

Washington Post, June 1, 1940

Washington Post, March 30, 1941

Washington Post, March 30, 1941

Washington Post, Oct. 16, 1927

Alexander Petrie, of Kenilworth, DC, is the owner of one of the attractive homes now practically completed. It is located in Purcell avenue, and is a two-story house of stucco construction. Claude A. Metcalf of Washington, will soon occupy his new home in Belleview avenue, a two-story eight- room house. Another house recently completed in Belleview avenue will be occupied by the owner, Louis Hatmen. The house is a semi-bungalow of frame construction. A very attractive six room bungalow is being erected in Park Way by Mr. George Strickland, and will be ready for occupancy soon.

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Owens are also building a semibungalow in Cheverly, of hollow tile and stucco constructions. Two other homes of hollow tile in the Spanish design of architecture are now nearing completion in Holly Road. These are being built, by Louis Wetmore. Two beautiful homes, also in the Spanish design and stucco in finish are being erected by Frank L. Fanning, of Washington, The houses, which are located in Le Blond avenue, the main boulevard of the development, command one of the most charming views to be had from any section of the property, overlooking the National Capital and Washington Monument.

Hints: The Petrie house is at 6104 Arbor street; the Metcalf house is at 2313 Belleview; the Hattman house, at 2340 Belleview; the Stricklin house, at 6103 Inwood; the Owens house, at 3127 Park Way. The above spellings are as they appear on the deeds.

Washington Post, February 22, 1942