Albert Carry and Clement Didden were two pioneering entrepreneurs who left their mark on their local community and the city at large. Both immigrants, they honed their skills, brewing and architecture respectively, here in America, building an array of successful businesses. Some of these local enterprises include the National Capital Brewing Company, the National Capital Bank, and Clement A. Didden & Son, Architects. After more than 150 years, their influence on Capitol Hill can still be traced through the city’s built environment. This lecture examined the architecture of the Carry and Didden businesses to illuminate historical social trends, urban design, and historic preservation.
Hill resident, Amanda Didden Edwards, is Senior Architectural Conservator and Principal of MTFA design + Preservation. She has worked on projects involving the Folger Shakespeare Library, Cannon House Office Building, and the Cosmos Club and currently serves on the boards of the Cosmos Club Historic Preservation Foundation and the Old Naval Hospital Foundation at Hill Center.
