The Woodrow Wilson House in the heart of Embassy Row will open doors to several Washington Embassies and outstanding private residences for the 27th Anniversary Kalorama House and Embassy Tour, Sunday, September 18, 2011, from noon to 4 pm. The tour offers an opportunity to visit sites of diplomatic entertaining and explore the many cultures represented by the official ambassadors from foreign countries residing in the Kalorama neighborhood.
Highlights of the 2011 Tour
- Residence of the Ambassador of the European Union to the US. This magnificent home was built in 1926 and was designed by William Lawrence Bottomley. Home to the EU Ambassador since 1970, the house looks out onto a fantastic garden from beautiful rooms adorned with murals and has a dining room table that can accommodate up to 30 guests - just enough to host a delegate from each of the EU Member States.
- Temporary residence of the Ambassador of Cyprus. Despite its imposing limestone façade, only one room deep, the rooms epitomize the elegance of design by the firm of Waggaman & Ray.
- Residence of the Ambassador of Colombia. Inspired by Chateau Balleroy, located in Normandy, France, it is a model of "coordinated eclecticism," a creative combination of French architect, Jules Henri de Sibour, and an Indiana businessman, Thomas T. Gaff. The spacious first level multi-use "event room" is the scene of many spectacular Washington charity balls. It also serves as a dining room, a gallery, a concert hall and is the perfect setting for salsa classes.
- The Slovenian Embassy. Recently, the Chancery, which was built in the 1960's of aluminum and glass, has undergone a transformation and complete remodeling showcasing Slovenian design.
Photo: Residence of the Ambassador of the European Union
Courtesy of the Woodrow Wilson House
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