Monthly Archives: January 2018

First United Methodist Church, Hyattsville, MD

Posted on January 23, 2018 by midcenturymundane

There are several churches at the intersection of East West Highway and Queens Chapel Road in Hyattsville. The most prominent of them is First United Methodist Church, facing the corner of Belcrest Road and Queens Chapel, by A. Hensel Fink. … Continue reading →

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Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Washington, DC

Posted on January 16, 2018 by midcenturymundane

Opened in 1955 and closed in 2010, Holy Redeemer is located in an area of Washington DC that is in a transition phase. On the border of much new construction as well as the historic Shaw neighborhood, the blocks around … Continue reading →

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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Headquarters, Hyattsville, MD

Posted on January 4, 2018 by midcenturymundane

Currently endangered, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Headquarters is located on the border of a residential neighborhood across from Magruder Park. The original building features art deco flourishes and was designed by architects Paul Kea and Howard Cutler. Numerous additions … Continue reading →

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