I found an unusual site to visit when I was last in Washington DC. When you are staying in our military housing this summer get a look at the Summer House at the Capitol. The Summer House is a small, red hexagonal brick building just downhill of the Capitol Building on the northwest side. It looks like an old World War II bunker and has red brick and tile in an unusual style. It was built in about 1880 as a place for visitors to stop to get water on their way to the Capitol Building. Because there was a natural spring that bubbled up there, the building was built around it. There are benches and shady areas to rest. In the original design the water gathered in a large bowl and ladles were set around it for drinking. As the water ran off it was directed down a carillon that was supposed to make music. It never worked..........
Today the water is supplied by the city, not the spring. The red tiles and other areas are showing wear, but it is a very unique site that most people don't know exists.
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