In 1890, the Anacostia Building Association, led by President H.A. Linger, unveiled this Queen Anne-style residence at SE Washington, DC.
This initiative aimed to supply affordable homes for the district’s rapidly growing workforce, notably those employed at the Navy Yard.
Among the early dwellers was Alfred Kaufman, a renowned Southeast Washington builder, who chose this wood-framed, scallop-shingled home for its distinctive architectural appeal.
Before Renovation
Preservation efforts have maintained the home’s original charm by keeping its wooden siding and ornate fish scale shingles intact.
Additionally, four of the original windows were updated with specially made storm windows to blend historic integrity with modern efficiency.
After Renovation
The restoration, spearheaded by The L’Enfant Trust in partnership with Cunningham Quill Architects and Thomas Archer Contracting, follows the successful rejuvenation of two other homes in Anacostia in 2014.
Despite the significant renovation costs, approximately $500,000 per house, the Trust has managed without city funding, relying on loans from the 1772 Foundation and material donations.
