2507 I STREET NW
Year Built
1892
History
Nos. 2503-2507 were designed in 1892 by Thomas Francis Jr. and built by George W. Dove for T.B. Harrison. They feature large projecting bays and a strong vertical brick cornice. No. 2507 is currently being extensively renovated, while keeping the façade (more or less) – the one next to it (No. 2505) is in dire need of renovation (as of January 2023).
Renovation of No 2507 began in 2021 and altered the appearance of the original façade. The original door was in the Federal style with lights in the paneled door and a fanlight on top with lights to either side. in 1983, a modern aluminum frame with asbestos shingle roof extended over a bay window, which has bee removed. (EHT Traceries)
Resident/Owner
1914 - Robert E Gramm
1977 - Angeline James, nephew, Daniel and Bertha McCane
Recollections
Source Material
Boyds City Directory, 1914
EHT Traceries historic house survey and photo, 6/1983
FBA History Project, "Rows with Spacious Front Gardens." Clio: Your Guide to History. https://theclio.com/tour/2098/10
Foggy Bottom News, "Foggy Bottom Loses A Remarkable Lady," Jan., 1979
Street view (D. Vogt, May 2022)
Street view, front former bay window detail (D. Vogt, May 2022)
Street view (D. Vogt, May 2022)
View from the sidewalk of extensive renovation in progress in 2022. (D. Vogt, May 2022)
2507-2503 I St. facades. (EHT Traceries, Nov. 1983)
2507 I St., still under construction, with rooftop deck railing, April 2024 (F. Leone)