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John Cavanaugh Sculptures

1742 Corcoran
The sculptures featured on
this building were created by
John Cavanaugh
1921-1985
John Cavanaugh Foundation
(202) 265-8622

This and several of the neighboring townhouses built around 1885 were restored by sculptor John Cavanaugh and his partner, Philip Froeder in the 1970s. At that time, the Dupont Circle was not the toney area it is now. 

See also similar plaque and embedded sculptures on 1736 Corcoran Street, NW. 

Pics of the sculptures and more info: http://www.notfortourists.com/Features.aspx?id=311

Info from the John Cavanaugh Foundation (housed in 1742 Corcoran St. now): http://www.cavanaughfoundation.org/aboutjohncavanaugh.php

See article, Studio Theatre Apprentices Will be Corcoran Street Neighbors Starting in Fall, on page 1 and continued on page 17 of this 2006 neighborhood newsletter that includes a before and after photo of 1736 Corcoran: http://thesitehub.com/InTowner_archive/2006October.pdf

 

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