In January, 2002, we sold our house in Rockville.  It is a 3-story 4000 square foot Victorian in excellent condition, with about an acre of land in downtown Rockville, right near the courthouse. It is on a corner lot, with adequate space for off-street parking accessible from both streets. Some of the trees on the property are over 100 years old.

The house was built in 1906 on several parcels of a development known as Rockville Heights, conceived as a haven from the summer heat and humidity of of the malarial swamp that was Washington, DC. 

It is in an Historic District, but not yet subject to the restrictions of historic status. Peerless Rockville, an historic preservation organization, presented Barbara an award 1n 1978 for the quality of the upkeep of the property. In 2000, Peerless again presented us an award, this time for the design of our new garage, saying that it was remarkable in its harmony with the original architecture of the house.

Built by Ella Buic White, it was subsequently owned by Leland Fisher, of Fisher Lumber yards. As late as 1950, horses grazed in the field between the house and a nearby church. 

Most recently, from 1948 thru 1982, the house was owned by Col. Justice Marion Chambers, USMCR, a Second World War Medal of Honor winner. Barbara inherited the property when her husband died in 1982, and Robert moved to Rockville in 1986 when he and Barbara were married. 

After 1986, we added a family room and second full bathroom, remodeled the kitchen, installing all new appliances, and planted a couple of thousand square feet of gardens, and a number of trees and bushes. 

Let's go for a walk around the property, starting in the North-East. From here, we will walk around clockwise, to the South-East, South-South-East, South, South-West, and West, finishing at the North side, looking at the back door, where our friends come in. 

Contrary to popular belief, winter (a mild kind) does occur in Rockville. 

Updated 12 Jan 02