America's Castles: Capital City
Brief Synopsis
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Explores the homes and estates of Washington, D.C. that reflect the power, prestige and international influence of the U.S. government for over nearly 200 years. Features Tudor Place, a Georgetown home purchased in 1805 with money inherited from George Washington, the owner's step-grandfather; The H
Cast & Crew
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Joe Van Riper
Narration
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
A+E Networks
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Explores the homes and estates of Washington, D.C. that reflect the power, prestige and international influence of the U.S. government for over nearly 200 years. Features Tudor Place, a Georgetown home purchased in 1805 with money inherited from George Washington, the owner's step-grandfather; The Heurich Mansion, built by Christian Heurich, an immigrant whose brewery became one of the largest employers in Washington - second only to the federal government; and Anderson House, created by Isabel Perkins and her husband Larz Anderson, the grandest mansion in Washington shortly after the turn of the century.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
A+E Networks
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
