The Mid-Century Watergate Endures as a Vital Washington Destination
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The Iconic Watergate Community
It has been nearly 58 years since the Watergate complex first broke ground and 50 years since its completion. History may best remember the sprawling waterfront property as the site of the nation’s most famous political scandal, with the 1972 break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters leading to the impeachment and resignation of President Richard M. Nixon. Intrigue aside, the luxurious residential cooperatives for sale at the 10-acre complex certainly endure as elite places to live.
There has always been a distinct sense of style associated with the Watergate. The curvilinear concrete structures in Washington’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood embody a trailblazing mid-century modernist vibe, courtesy…
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