Image: Russia House and 2031-2033 Florida Avenue, N.W.

Description: Businesses located at 1800 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., and 2031–2033 Florida Avenue, N.W., in the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The former homes are designated as contributing properties to the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District, a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. 1800 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. (right) – Russia House Restaurant & LoungeThe Russia House was founded in 1991 by Edward Lozansky – he previously used the building as offices for his consulting firm, and the Russian language newspaper, Kontinent – but the current owners of the Restaurant and Lounge are Aaron McGovern and Arturas "Jeepo" Vorobjovas while the building itself is owned by Edward Lozansky. Designed by architect Hugh A. Campbell, the brick and stone, four-story, Beaux-Arts-style building was constructed in 1896 by J. H. Lane. Previous occupants include Assistant Postmaster General Perry Sanford Heath; the office of the Salvadoran legation and residence of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (EEMP) Rafael Zaldívar; office of the Irish Free State legation and residence of EEMPs Timothy Smiddy and Michael MacWhite; office of the American Friends Service Committee Pre-Trial Justice Program; office of the Association of Former Members of Congress; office of the Slurry Transport Association; U.S. office of the American University in Moscow (a predecessor to the International University in Moscow); and the Katmandu Restaurant.2031–2033 Florida Avenue, N.W. (left) – Wiggin, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis, LLC; Workplace Fairness; Veritas Wine Bar; Georgetown ValetThe law firm of Wiggin, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis, and offices for Workplace Fairness (previously named the National Employee Rights Institute) operate on the upper floors. Veritas Wine Bar and Georgetown Valet are located on the first floor. Built in 1896, the brick, five-story, Beaux-Arts-style building is comprised of two, former row houses. Previous occupants include U.S. Senator Henry C. Hansbrough; topographical engineer Major Robert Hollister Chapman; millionaire real estate developer Charles E. Wood; office of the Ecuadorian legation and residence of EEMP Galo Plaza; geologist Carl E. Grunsky; offices of the Center for Population Options (predecessor to Advocates for Youth); Brody's Gallery; offices of the McGovern for President Committee; Smull's Gallery Gifts; and the Washington, D.C. bureau for Radio Canada International.
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