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The Historic Georgetown District
Author : James Cook
Georgetown is an upscale sub urban neighborhood of Washington D.C. that is characterized by its historic Federal buildings, leafy tree lined walkways and the aura of old town America. Situated near the Potomac River to the North West of Washington, Georgetown was once a vibrant port town today the quaint old town’s cobblestone streets, the red brick houses and the its peaceful environs attract some of Capitol Hill’s best and most brilliant to settle down here. Georgetown’s most famous resident was perhaps the brilliant young senator John F. Kennedy. John and Jackie Kennedy lived in a red brick house at 3307 N Street until he was elected President of the USA and moved to the White House.
Incidentally N Street, Georgetown is also one of the most picturesque and most well preserved areas in town. The street is lined with beautiful 18th century homes most of which are built in the Georgian architectural style while some of the later constructions exemplify the more stylish Federal style which later became a signature of American architectural prowess.
According to historical sources Georgetown was founded 1632 when a British fur trader discovered an Indian village known as Tohonga here and decided to set up a trading post. The town was formally recognized as part of the British Empire in 1751 and was incorporated in to the Province of Maryland. Being located in an important trading region of the Potomac River, Georgetown quickly morphed in to a port town with vessels laden with tobacco arriving here regularly. Subsequent to this warehouses, wharves and trading houses came up in Georgetown and a small but vibrant business community had come to live in the area.
Among the attraction to be seen at Georgetown is the C&O Canal which has particular relevance to the town’s shipping heritage. Though the historic Cheapsake and Ohio canal is no longer in use it is a popular recreational area, where visitors can explore the trails along the canal or take ride in a mule drawn boat. Another important historic attraction is the Old Stone House which is the only building in Georgetown that predates the American Revolution. Located on the historic M Street it was in 1765 and is open for public viewing.
Georgetown is located within easy access of many Washington D.C. hotels as it is well connected by the public transportation network. Washington D.C. hotels offer excellent accommodation options as well as access to a plethora of attraction ensuring that your holiday would be a memorable one.
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James Cook is an executive working for Hotelseye, which is a popular online reservation portal with a wide collection of Washington DC hotels and also this portal also it provides services links to Washington DC travel such as car rentals and flight reservations. For more info please visit http://www.washingtondchotelseye.com
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Tags: Washington D.C. hotels, hotels in Washington D.C., Georgetown, historic Federal buildings, C&O Canal
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Submitted : 2010-01-28 Word Count : 474 Popularity: 67 Times Viewed: 9
