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18-FEB-2018

The Lenox School (1889), now lofts

When it was built in c. 1889, the Walter Lenox Elementary School served the white community and was a vocational school between 1914 to 1931. The school was named after Walter Lenox, a Yale-educated attorney who was mayor of Washington, D.C. from 1850 to 1852. While in office, he was known for giving great attention to the public school system. The school was converted to 14 pet-friendly condos in 2004.

I found a listing for a penthouse loft; the asking price is $799,000 for 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,325 square feet. Some pictures of the interior are located at http://www.sellingdc.com/listing/dc10162062-725-5th-st-se-31-washington-dc-20003/

Car Barn, remnants of the past, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield27-Feb-2018 03:28
The color and light on the windows are really lovely. V
John Hamers24-Feb-2018 21:49
Great pov for thuis well taken image. V!
joseantonio24-Feb-2018 20:48
a beautiful old school.V.
Isabel Cutler24-Feb-2018 20:29
I guess I'm in the minority here. I always hated school, and the last place in which I would like to live is a school.
bill friedlander24-Feb-2018 18:20
A nice old building. The former students must have been very proud of it. V
cobler24-Feb-2018 17:01
Would not mind spending some time in these lofts.... Excellent image.....V
Tom Munson24-Feb-2018 16:29
It is a beautiful building. Nice shot, Helen.
globalgadabout24-Feb-2018 15:33
your well chosen POV certainly captures the character of the fine old building...looks as if some birds are moving into the trees too..
Jim Coffman24-Feb-2018 15:21
It looks like a great place to call home.. Well captured, Helen...
Nick Paoni24-Feb-2018 14:47
An imposing structure for sure, but still beats some of the cookie cutter condos they continue to build around here. Bet the area is pretty when the leaves fill in the trees.