Christian Heurich, the owner of the Heurich mansion, was born in 1842 in the small village of Hainia, Germany. He has always been very proud of his humble origins, especially the fact that he was born among the remains of a castle that once housed the Henneberg dynasty. Christian Heurich's journey to becoming America's greatest success story took him to the nation's capital to build the Heurich Mansion or as it is known locally, the Brewmaster's Castle. The National Register of Historic Places recognizes the Heurich House as one of Washington's most unique landmarks. Born in the late Victorian era, the house museum demonstrates that the American dream, although challenging, is achievable. Christian Heurich's Lager Beer brewery was founded near what is now the site of the Kennedy Center and the entrance to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge. Despite the economic depression of 1873 and Prohibition of 1917, Heurich's company prospered thanks to his hard work. He inherited the land for his permanent residence from his first wife, after her death in 1884. 1307 New Hampshire Avenue was intended to be the site of the Heurich Mansion. Heurich wanted his residence to serve as a reflection of his distinguished business success and abundant contributions to his community. He stayed true to his humble origins and hired only German-Americans to build his dream home. John Granville Meyers, a local expert in fireproof construction, was hired to design and build the immense mansion. Heurich's personal experience with fires at his brewery undoubtedly influenced his decision to implement advanced construction techniques in the construction of his home. Heurich's 13,000-square-foot mansion was the first fireproof structure built in the middle...... of his own brewery and business. He became one of the oldest and most successful brewers, working nearly eighteen hours a day, eventually increasing his production twenty-fold. The interiors and exteriors of the nouveau riche reflect his wealth and his desire for a renowned heritage. His home is a monument to his success and an inspiration to all who visit. Works Cited Harris, Donna Ann. New solutions for house museums: Ensuring the long-term preservation of America's historic homes. Lanham, MD: AltaMira, 2007. Print.Shireman, Candace S. The Rise of Christian Heurich's Mansion: A Study of the Interior Design and Furnishings of the Christian Heurich Mansion of the Columbian Historical Society, Washington, DC, 1894-1914. 1989. Print."Heurich House Museum." Heurich House. Casa Heurich Foundation. Network. November 12. 2011. .