Preserving DC Stables

DC alleys and stables were the pulse of the city reflecting the ecology of urban change. Their stories reflect many lives and are living artifacts of 200 years of human experience in Washington. Reconstruction cannot possibly replace preservation. In 1990, all of the properties in Blagden Alley and Naylor Court were recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Horse Barn in NW to be City Archives (1988)

http://www.naylorcourt.com/files/Barn%20turns%20into%20the%20Archives%201988.pdf

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References

  • Neglected Neighbors by Weller 1909 - The John C Winston Company
  • The Mews of London by Rosen 1982 - Webb and Bower
  • The Secret City by Green 1967 - Princeton University Press
  • Alley Life in Washington by Borchert 1982 - University of Illinois Press

Historic Preservation Links

  • "Preservation Nation" from NTHP
  • Blagden Alley and Naylor Court Historic Districts
  • Index of all Historic Properties in D.C.
  • Jack Evans description of Blagden Alley/Naylor Court
  • Map of Naylor Court and Blagden Alley
  • Shorpy's Historic Photographs

Alley and Architectural Writings

  • Top 100 blogs about architecture
  • Shorpy's high resolution historic photos
  • Architecture Glossary
  • Jaime Lerner lecture video
  • Jaime Lerner web site

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Washington, DC, United States
The author lives in an 1899 stable in the middle of an historic landmark collection of alley stables. There is much work to do to raise the awareness of the historic contribution of alley lives in DC from the past as well as the present. Alleys - past and present - are a living ecology that is recognized by very few. Their value and potential for revitalization generally appear to be lost on urban planners. His architectural historic preservation philosophy mirrors that of Jane Jacobs and Ada Louise Huxtable. Each one of the extant alley stable buildings in DC has lived many lives. The process of their adaptive reuse as they "unstable" themselves is fascinating. I invite you to share your thoughts, experiences and opinion with the community to enrich the conversation content of this blog. (circa age 10 in the photo)
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