2426 I STREET NW
Year Built
1880
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D. Vogt, 2022
Documents
History
2426 I Street is unusual because it is the only house in the Historic District that has a brownstone facing (instead of brick). It was built in 1880 as a residence, but by 1917, it was operated as a funeral home by undertaker Phillip Barbour. It is a house with good proportions, narrow windows on are paired over the door and three at each round bay. There is a large garden in the backyard.
Jeffrey Smith was the Music Director at St. Paul's Parish on K St for 17 years. He holds a doctorate from Yale University and is a fellow of the American Guild of Organists.
Resident/Owner
1910 - Morris Dubb, tailor; City Directory
1914 - Jas Stevens
1963 - Mr. and Mrs. G. Etzel Pearcy
2021 - Patrick Cody
- Jeffrey Smith
Recollections
Jeffrey frequently passed my house (2417 I St) dressed in a business suit. At the time, this seemed odd because it was during Covid (2000-) and others were dressed casually. My recollection was he said he was going to a funeral. It was only later I realized he played the organ at the nearby parish and so his presence was required for a variety of parish services, including funerals, and he dressed for the occasion. (D. Vogt, 2025)
Source Material
FBA History Project, Foggy Bottom Historic District Walking Tour, "The Center of the Historic District" https://theclio.com/tour/2098/11
EHT Traceries 11/1983 historic building study
Boyds City Directory, 1914
Foggy Bottom News, June 1963, member directory
The front view with low stone retaining wall and brick entry path. (D. Vogt, May 2022)
A side view of the house. (D.Vogt, May 2022)
Rear view (Bright MLS, July 2022)
2400 I St block party (Fall 1981)