Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, his widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, moved from the White House to an 18th-century Georgetown residence known as the Baker House to serve as home for her and her young children. Known for her oversized sunglasses, unerring sense of style, and unflappable quiet elegance, in addition to her career as a book editor, Jackie was an active proponent of preserving historically important homes and buildings, making this property a great choice.
The Kennedys, after building this Federal-style architecture, moved after only a year due to paparazzi. (Courtesy of Sean Shanahan, Elle Pouchetages, toptenreastatedeals.com)
Built in 1794 as an example of Federal-style architecture, in addition to the Kennedys, the residence at 3017 N Street NW also has been called home by Georgetown’s Mayor Thomas Beall (1748–1819), Secretary of War Newton D. Baker (1871–1937), and Miss America 1951 Yolande Betbeze Fox (1928–2016). Not surprisingly, Baker House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Sadly, to escape the paparazzi, the Kennedy family moved after only a year….