The house at 1219 O St. NW, built in the 1850s, is the oldest in the Logan Circle neighborhood, predating Civil War barracks and significant city developments.
Florene Jones, who operated Gallery House in the 1980s, emphasized the gallery's mission to support young local Black artists, stating, 'We feel very, very rich.'
Alexandra Sheretz, the current owner, discovered the historical significance of her home only after moving in, receiving stories from former owners about their connections to the house.
Former owners shared that the home held personal memories, including a couple who were married in the living room, highlighting its continued emotional significance.
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