Art Deco Society Of Washington DC

AFI/Silver Theater presents Nightmare Alley
in the beautifully restored art deco Silver Theater 1.
Saturday, December 18, 2021, 7:00 PM
Vintage attire encouraged.
Masks and proof of vaccination required.
https://afisilver.afi.com/

AFI/Silver Theater presents Nightmare Alley
in the beautifully restored art deco Silver Theater 1.
Saturday, December 18, 2021, 7:00 PM
Vintage attire encouraged.
Masks and proof of vaccination required.
https://afisilver.afi.com/

ADSW Members and invited guests enjoy holiday merriment and a video program on the Frank House in Pittsburgh. Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to seeing you at future events! Happy Holidays!

Alban Towers smoker

Alban Towers smoker

Members enjoyed a crisp autumnal walking tour of Cathedral Heights & Glover Park yesterday!

Tonight: Why Change Your Wife
AFI/Silver Nov 2, 7:15 PM

Co-Presented by ADSW Film Club and AFI/Silver Theater
Introduction by ADSW President Steve Knight.
ADSW Member discount.

Gloria Swanson is a frumpy wife in this He Does/She Does Too comedy. Gloria gets a major makeover after her husband leaves her for a comely shop girl, Bebe Daniels. Elaborate 1920 costumes. Dir Cecil B DeMille.

https://silver.afi.com/Browsing/Movies/Details/f-0100003148

You won't want to miss this film presented by our friends at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center! ADSW's Film Club is a co-sponsor of this event and others too!

Fritz Lang's visionary sci-fi epic METROPOLIS screens Saturday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m., with live musical accompaniment by The Anvil Orchestra (formerly Alloy Orchestra).

Co-presented by Art Deco Society Of Washington DC, featuring an introduction by ADSW Film Club Co-Chair David Lefever.

More info and advance tix: https://tinyurl.com/AFIMetropolis

Zoom Meeting - Tile & Terra Cotta

Our friends with the Sacramento Art Deco Society are presenting a virtual program on October 14 at 7pm on Architectural Tile and Terra Cotta from a 3000 mile road trip! Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/166724392145

Zoom Meeting - Tile & Terra Cotta October 14, 2021 @ 7 PM : Architectural Tile & Terra Cotta from a 3000 mile road tripA presentation of pictures and stories about a cross-country road trip investigating the history of archite...

SAVE THE DATE! On October 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm join the ADSW Film Club for an Online Movie Watch Party! We will be watching a spooky film from 1934 with a pre-film lecture given by some very special guests! Stay Tuned!

ADSW remembers Ian Gray, member and volunteer, who died aboard Flight 77 that crashed into the Pentagon September 11, 2001.

Things to See & Do in Brookland DC | Architecture Walking Tour

Hello All! This walking tour may be of interest to those interested in the work of John Joseph Earley. The tour includes the Franciscan Monastery, one of the masterworks of John Joseph Earley. Earley was the noteworthy builder who perfected decorative concrete that we saw during the Art Deco Society’s open house program at one of his Polychrome Houses in Silver Spring a couple weeks ago. Other great JJ Earley projects include Meridian Hill Park and ceilings at the Department of Justice and National Airport historic terminal.

https://www.washingtonwalks.com/tours/brookland?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Book%20the%20Brookland%20walking%20tour%21&utm_campaign=Brookland%202021

Things to See & Do in Brookland DC | Architecture Walking Tour Find things to see and do in Brookland DC. The Brookland Walking Tour explores landmark architecture and Franciscan Monastery gardens of DC's Little Rome.

ADSW mourns the passing of Deco Doug Ramsey. Doug, of Royal Oak, Michigan was a regular participant in the Washington Modernism Show for over 30 years. Watch Streamlines for additional details.

Our first in-person event was a smashing success with members touring the unique and charming house built by John Joseph Earley and designed by architect J.R. Kennedy. Our sincerest gratitude to the Germany family for graciously allowing us to tour their marvelous property! We look forward to seeing you all at future events!

Last Call: Prohibition Lantern Tours

Last Call Prohibition Lantern Tours is back by popular demand at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday August 21. This is a very entertaining evening tour through Congressional Cemetery, as Bootleggers, Flappers, and notable DC residents tell their ghostly tales of DC during prohibition. There are locally sourced 'therapeutic tonics' of the era available for purchase. These tickets will go fast so sign up now.
ADSW President Steve & Board Member David, with spouses, participated in the Last Call tour earlier in the summer. It was a great time with atmosphere, humor, music, and terrific tales. Go prepared with flashlights, sensible shoes, and ID's if you intend to purchase a 'restorative tonic'.
Be sure and post photos of yourselves later if you dress in the 'spirit' of event!
https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/last-call-prohibition-lantern-tours/

BTW: They sell a great tee shirt of the event in their Last Call Swag Shop. Cocktail anyone?

Last Call: Prohibition Lantern Tours Intended to be the model dry city for the country, Washington, DC ended up with more than 3,000 speakeasies and a widespread disregard for the law of the land. Even Congress employed its own bootleggers, known as the Man in the Green Hat (now immortalized by a locally made gin). Prohibition in DC st...

9919 Sutherland Road

A Polychrome Historic District Art Deco Gem listed on the National Register of Historic Places is on sale in Silver Spring can be YOURS! Located at 9919 Sutherland Road, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20901, United States, this property is holding an open house this Saturday from 12-2 pm. To see the listing and incredible photo gallery press press these links: https://circaoldhouses.com/property/polychrome-historic-district-art-deco-gem/ https://media.hometrack.net/properties/9919-sutherland-road

9919 Sutherland Road An abundance of authenticity and spectacular charm, this is your opportunity to own a home on the National Historic Registry and a piece of Washington, D.C. history. This Polychrome home was designed by John Joseph Earley, using a

Streamlines: Things to Come

Streamlines: Things to Come

Streamlines: Things to Come The ADSW Calendar of Coming Events May 2021 The ADSW Calendar of Coming Events Final Notice! May 15, 2021 Virtual Tour of Frinton on Sea England After more than a year without travel, take a well dese

Today is the first World Art Deco Day! DC is full of many unique examples of Art Deco architecture, including many fine Greco Deco buildings, movie theatres like The Uptown, residential properties like the Kennedy Warren and so many other gems. ADSW continues to celebrate the Art Deco era with preservation, spreading awareness and education and celebrating the era with social events and activities. What are some of your favorite Art Deco sites in DC?

Photo by Steve Knight

Have you registered? Join fellow decophiles in viewing this Livestream Silent Cinema event this Thursday at 8 co-sponsored by our friends at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.

Join us online Thursday, April 29 at 8:00 PM ET for our Livestream: CAMILLE (1921) w/ music by Ben Model, co-presented with Art Deco Society Of Washington DC.

This 1921 version of the Alexandre Dumas fils classic stars Alla Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino, and updates the original novel and play's 1840s setting to 1920s Paris, featuring gorgeous costumes and imaginative Art Deco sets, both designed by Natacha Rambova, who would marry Valentino in 1923.

April is Art Deco Month! Visit the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) page for a full list of events worldwide!

**You must register in advance to receive your viewing link for this event.*** During registration, you will have the option to make a pay-what-you-can contribution to support AFI Silver Theatre during our extended closure. Thank you for your support!

For more info and to RSVP now, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/1921CAMILLEAFI

Register now for this delightful Livestream that ADSW is co-presenting with AFI!

Join us online Thursday, April 29 at 8:00 PM ET for our Livestream: CAMILLE (1921) w/ music by Ben Model, co-presented with Art Deco Society Of Washington DC.

This 1921 version of the Alexandre Dumas fils classic stars Alla Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino, and updates the original novel and play's 1840s setting to 1920s Paris, featuring gorgeous costumes and imaginative Art Deco sets, both designed by Natacha Rambova, who would marry Valentino in 1923.

April is Art Deco Month! Visit the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) page for a full list of events worldwide!

**You must register in advance to receive your viewing link for this event.*** During registration, you will have the option to make a pay-what-you-can contribution to support AFI Silver Theatre during our extended closure. Thank you for your support!

For more info and to RSVP now, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/1921CAMILLEAFI

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week

Washington DC Modernism Show Opens Today at 9 AM Eastern Time

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week Washington DC Modernism Show opens Friday at 9 AM Eastern Time Click the button to go straight to the show On to the Show Click the image above to review the Show Program Please copy and share the Fac

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week

Registration for Modernism Show Early Buyers ends at Midnight tonight

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week WASHINGTON DC MAYOR PROCLAIMS APRIL 22-29, 2021 ART DECO HERITAGE WEEK Recognizing Washington’s many contributions to Art Deco design and culture, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Apr

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week

Streamlines: Mayor Proclaims Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week WASHINGTON DC MAYOR PROCLAIMS APRIL 22-29, 2021 ART DECO HERITAGE WEEK Recognizing Washington’s many contributions to Art Deco design and culture, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Apr

Montgomery Magazine

ADSW President Steve Knight was interviewed about the WTOP Transmitter Building for this month's issue of Montgomery Magazine. See 18-19 for the interview and to learn more about this local art deco gem.

http://digital.montgomerymag.com/issues/April-2021/index.html

Montgomery Magazine

Streamlines: Celebrating Washington DC's Art Deco Heritage Week

Streamlines: Celebrating Washington DC's Art Deco Heritage Week

Streamlines: Celebrating Washington DC's Art Deco Heritage Week Celebrating Washington DC Art Deco Heritage Week April 22-April 29, 2021 The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW), joined by other organizations, has created a week-long celebration of Washington, D

2021 Washington Online Modernism Show Early Buyers

2021 Washington Online Modernism Show Early Buyers Meet the Dealers #1 Sign up now!

2021 Washington Online Modernism Show Early Buyers Enjoy early access to the 2021 Washington DC Modernism Show beginning at 8AM Pacific Daylight Time (11 AM EDT) on April 22nd. Early Buyers access continues until the show opens to the general public Friday, April 23rd at 6 AM PDT.

Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt’s Roaring 20’s | A Conversation with Author Raphael Cormack

There is still time to register for this fascinating program this Monday, March 15 at 10:00 am.

https://mei.edu/events/midnight-cairo-divas-egypts-roaring-20s-conversation-author-raphael-cormack

Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt’s Roaring 20’s | A Conversation with Author Raphael Cormack In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Middle East Institute’s (MEI) Egypt Program is pleased to announce a book talk reflecting on the stories of women who defined the musical, theatrical, and film culture of Egypt in the 1920’s. Raphael Cormack’s Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt...

Our friends at AFI are showing a new Gustav Stickley documentary opening March 5! You won't want to miss this. Details below! Also Charlie Chaplin fans will enjoy a Virtual Silent Cinema Event showcasing Charlie Chaplin Mutual Short with Musical Accompaniment by Ben Model March 11 at 8 pm!

Streamlines: Sweetheart Deals + Preservation Alert

Special Valentines Day discounts for the Modernism Show. Advertise, Sell, Attend

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Streamlines: Sweetheart Deals + Preservation Alert

Streamlines: Sweetheart Deals + Preservation Alert

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Save the Art Deco Lobby of the McGraw-Hill Building!

Please sign the petition to save deco in NYC!

Save the Art Deco Lobby of the McGraw-Hill Building! We, the undersigned, implore the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to calendar and grant Landmark designation…

Whittier Gardens is a lovely little complex of walk up garden style apartments in Takoma. I’ve regularly passed it on the Metro train heading to/from work. Now that long walks are part of daily routine I’m sharing a few shots from a much better perspective. I love variegated silhouette of the parapet, the octagonal windows snd the glass block. The stone entrance and the octagonal glass light in the front door are exquisite. Very elegant facades for such modest buildings.

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