Art Deco Society Of Washington DC

Art Deco Society Of Washington DC The Art Deco Society of Washington is a non-profit organization incorporated to foster awareness, preservation, and appreciation of the Art Deco period.

The ADSW Film Club had the pleasure of putting together four display cases for AFI/Silver Theater. The event is for the ...
06/10/2026

The ADSW Film Club had the pleasure of putting together four display cases for AFI/Silver Theater. The event is for the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce Centennial of 1926 Awards Program, to be held at the AFI/Silver Theater.

Dresses were loaned by ADSW members Kay Brenner of Bees Knees, and Kim Trubenbacher. Men’s wear was loaned by Steve Knight. Various collectibles and prints were loaned by David Lefever and Karen Burditt. Stop by and attend a screening and enjoy the the deco era display cases.

We are sharing a few pics from our event last night. The Art Deco Society of Washington, the NAACP, and the law firm of ...
05/27/2026

We are sharing a few pics from our event last night. The Art Deco Society of Washington, the NAACP, and the law firm of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll commemorated the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides departure from the DC Greyhound Bus Terminal building, along with celebrating the recent landmark designation of the building’s historic interior waiting room and lobby. Pictures include historic photos, details of the lobby waiting room and one of our speakers, civil rights pioneer Courtland Cox. Thanks to all of the attendees, sponsors and special guests!

05/27/2026

Last night, the NAACP, the Art Deco Society of Washington, and the law firm of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll commemorated the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides departure from the DC Greyhound Bus Terminal building, along with celebrating the recent landmark designation of the building’s historic interior waiting room and lobby. Thanks to all of the attendees, sponsors and special guests!

We had a great tour of the Wilbur Cohen Building today! Known as the “Sistine Chapel” of New Deal Art. Featuring murals ...
05/18/2026

We had a great tour of the Wilbur Cohen Building today! Known as the “Sistine Chapel” of New Deal Art. Featuring murals by Ben Shahn, Seymour Fogel & Philip Guston. A few nice architectural details too! Thanks to GSA for accommodating our group.

I see you! Our last post of octagons celebrating World Art Deco Month. These are 3 spy holes from 1930s apartment house ...
04/30/2026

I see you! Our last post of octagons celebrating World Art Deco Month. These are 3 spy holes from 1930s apartment house doors in DC: Sedgwick Gardens, The Marlyn, and Kennedy Warren.

Sharing a few octagons from the vintage jewelry drawer! A pair of men’s double-sided cufflinks, a lady’s watch from the ...
04/28/2026

Sharing a few octagons from the vintage jewelry drawer! A pair of men’s double-sided cufflinks, a lady’s watch from the 1920s, and a Bakelite broach. Happy World Art Deco Day!

There is still time to get your tickets!! We hope to see you at the AFI/Silver Theatre for Footlight Parade and Page Mis...
04/26/2026

There is still time to get your tickets!! We hope to see you at the AFI/Silver Theatre for Footlight Parade and Page Miss Glory TODAY at 4:45! Intro by Karen Burditt, ADSW Film Club Co-Chair and a special bespoke cocktail at the pre-show happy hour from 3:30-4:45!

Elongated octagons! On a great Art Deco bank on Market Street in nearby Frederick, MD.
04/25/2026

Elongated octagons! On a great Art Deco bank on Market Street in nearby Frederick, MD.

We hope to see you at AFI/Silver Theatre this Sunday, April 26 at 4:45 pm for a screening of Footlight Parade and Page M...
04/24/2026

We hope to see you at AFI/Silver Theatre this Sunday, April 26 at 4:45 pm for a screening of Footlight Parade and Page Miss Glory to celebrate Art Deco month! Free for Silver Club members! Vintage attire encouraged!

The octagons of celebrated DC architect Mihran Mesrobian.
04/23/2026

The octagons of celebrated DC architect Mihran Mesrobian.

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