HISTORIC KAPPA HOUSE RESTORATION FOUNDATION

About the Restoration Foundation

 

The Historic Kappa House Restoration Foundation is a tax-exempt, Setion 501 (c)(3) organization, which operates, in partnership with the Washington DC Alumni Chapter for the sole purpose of preserving, restoring and maintaining the Historic Kappa House for public view and appreciation.

 

Background on the Historc Kappa House

 

The four story  Georgian style row mansion, designed by famed architect Leon E. Dessez, FAIA, 1858-1918, was completed ion 1908 as a private residence.  Dessez, also served as principal architect of the Admiral's Residence at One Observatoary Circle (known today as the official residence for the Vice President of the United States), and the historic Minor Teachers College Building.  He designed many other private residences in the Metropolitan area and was employed for three years on plans for the Washington Monument.

 

Originally built as a residence and following a brief period as a dance studio, the Historic Kappa House was purchased by the Chapter in 1949.  It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the US Department of the Interior in 1985.  This designation recognizes the historical  signicance of the property, its classic architecture, events and programs associated with it and accomplishments  of the Chapter members who contributed to the rich history and culture of the Washington DC community and the Nation. 

Officers and Board of Directors

 

James E. Pittman

  President

 

Terry H,. Brooks, Jr., AIA

  Vice President

 

James D. Sherard

  Secretary

 

Alfred Page, Jr., Esq.,CPA

  Treasurer

 

Kenneth J. Brewer, Sr

David L. Hardrick

  Co-Chairs

  Fundraising Committee

 

Board Members

 

Otis Brooks, Jr.

Michael R. Butler

George B. Dines

Gayatachew R. Dorsainville

Colvin E. Eason

Michael K. Fauntroy, Ph.D.

Willmon Fridie, Jr.

Kenneth Goodson

Robert T. Greenfield, Jr., M.D.

Thomas E. Henderson

Sterling J. Johnson, Jr.

Alexander W. Jones

George C. Lacy, Esq.

Christopher Lemmie

Robert L. Miller, Jr.

Terrance L,. Morris

Barrington D. Scott, I

George Ty Simpson

Roswell A,. Taylor, Jr.

Leon Williams, Jr.

 

Advisors

 

Carl E. Anderson, Ed.D.

Harry G. Robinson, III, FAIA