Where to find the hidden historic home of a DC beer baron

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Where to find the hidden historic home of a DC beer baron

Are you a history nerd with a beer obsession? 麻豆官网’s Matt Kaufax has found the place for you.

In the latest episode of 鈥淢att About Town,鈥� explore the lore of the near Dupont Circle.

Built in 1890 for German immigrant Christian Heurich, the extravagant, intricate, opulent house boasts all kinds of incredible features that make it unique, that are very much on-brand, considering who lived there once upon a time.

This episode not only highlights some of the incredible architecture that transports you to a different world and makes this property stand out. It also dives into the history of the Heurich Brewing Company, which, at one point, was a household name (and the biggest nongovernmental entity) in D.C.

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Matt Kaufax

If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person or phenomenon in the D.C. area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. An award-winning reporter for 麻豆官网, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor鈥攁 slice of life if you will.