Private Washington

Washington's inhabitants have, over the years, included the elite, the powerful, and the well known figures that dominate the country's vaunted inner circles of politics, press, and diplomacy.

This unprecedented volume presents the first true insider's look at Washington, ushering readers through the doorways of 26 of the city's most celebrated private homes and official residences. Newly commissioned photographs offer fabulous views, exterior and interior, of Washington's most prestigious addresses dating from 1790 to the present. Lively text places each home in its historical context, showing how its current residents have adapted it for contemporary life. The result is a rare, privileged look at life inside the Beltway.