If You Lived Here

Takoma Park

The hosts join realtor Anna Mackler to tour historic Takoma Park, Maryland, and visit a variety of properties. Known as “Azalea City,” this close-knit, quiet suburb shares a border with D.C. and is renowned for its art and activism. The hosts make time for some history at the Cady-Lee house; a bit of local news at community radio station WOWD; and the story behind the community’s official mascot.

Takoma Park

28m 44s

The hosts join realtor Anna Mackler to tour historic Takoma Park, Maryland, and visit a variety of properties. Known as “Azalea City,” this close-knit, quiet suburb shares a border with D.C. and is renowned for its art and activism. The hosts make time for some history at the Cady-Lee house; a bit of local news at community radio station WOWD; and the story behind the community’s official mascot.

Previews + Extras

  • Takoma Radio is Making Waves: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Takoma Radio is Making Waves

    S1 E10 - 2m 31s

    Christine and John speak with Marika Partridge, founder of local radio station WOWD-LP, and learn how the station and other local institutions give Takoma Park its unique charm.

  • A True American Foursquare in Takoma Park: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A True American Foursquare in Takoma Park

    S1 E10 - 6m 41s

    Christine and John explore a home built in a truly unique architectural style: American Foursquare, a style from the early 20th century consisting of simple, elegant homes built in a perfect square shape and containing four equally-sized square rooms on each floor.

  • You Haven't Seen a Craftsman Like This Before: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    You Haven't Seen a Craftsman Like This Before

    S1 E10 - 6m 44s

    Christine and John visit a beautiful craftsman-style home on a hill where a balcony and expansive windows deliver unrivaled views of the serene Takoma Park neighborhood.

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