East Capitol Street Car Barn
East Capitol Street Car Barn, Historic transportation facility in Capitol Hill, United States.
Description
The East Capitol Street Car Barn is a former streetcar maintenance facility in Capitol Hill built from red brick with a three-story central section and mansard roof. The structure has been converted into residential units while keeping its distinctive architectural details and original masonry work intact.
History
The building was constructed in 1896 by architect Waddy Butler Wood as a repair shop and administrative center for the Metropolitan Railroad Company. It was built during the period when Washington was transitioning from horse-drawn carriages to electric streetcar transportation.
Culture
The building shows how streetcars became woven into the daily life of Washington residents and shaped the way the city grew. It stands as a physical reminder of the pride the city took in modernizing its transportation.
Practical
The building is located on East Capitol Street in the Northeast quadrant and is easily visible from the street with its distinctive red brick exterior showing the full historic facade. Since it is now a private residential complex, visitors can observe the outside architecture from the street without access to the interior spaces.
Did you know?
The facade features intricate patterns made from glazed header bricks and circular arch entrances that show the careful craftsmanship put into the building. These details reveal how high-quality brickwork was considered important even for a utility building in the early 1900s.
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