"Pineapple House"
Welcome to "Pineapple House" -- Rami's newest home (see the History of the Pineapple below). Located in Historic Downtown Rockville, "Pineapple House" is nestled inside an old established neighborhood with mature trees and a hometown feel. No, it doesn't look like a pineapple, but the feeling and decor inside is reminiscent of the ease and comfort of a home in the tropics. The house, though new, also captures the simplicity and comfort of its historic setting. Rockville is one of Maryland's oldest towns, with its origins dating back to Colonial America. During Revolutionary times, Rockville was known as Hungerford's Tavern -- the name of its most familiar landmark. One of the first calls to freedom from British rule was heard at the tavern in 1774 when a group of patriots met to consider the latest British outrage - the closing of the port of Boston.
The house features over 4,500 square feet of living space, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, a Formal Parlor and Piano Parlor, Study, Gourmet Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Family Room, 2 Car Garage, and Walk-out Basement.
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The Welcoming History of the Pineapple
It's believed that pineapples first became popular in the Caribbean islands, brought there by the sailors and pirates who passed through the sunny ports. Seamen routinely ate pineapple to prevent scurvy on the open seas, and for years the fruit was a popular item to trade. But when Christopher Columbus visited "The New World" in 1493, he immediately fell in love.
He brought the sugary fruit back to England, where the natives ate it up. Many tried to grow pineapples in their own gardens, but the harsh English winters proved to be too much for the tropical fruit. Its lack of availability and delicious flavor meant this delicacy was often available only to royals.
When new settlers moved to America, built their homes and started entertaining, they continued to think of the pineapple as a luxurious food item. Hostesses often used a single pineapple as the focal point in their centerpieces, or served the warm-weather treat as a special dessert for privileged visitors.
Since purchasing pineapples continued to be a challenge in these early times, dinner guests felt honored when they saw a pineapple as part of the hostess' food display. Thus, the pineapple quickly became a visual symbol of the generosity and social atmosphere that accompanies a welcoming feast.
Colonial architects and builders quickly translated the pineapple's hospitable aspects to their construction ideals — they topped entryway pillars with concrete pineapples to welcome guests, and used durable brass pineapples to decorate weather vanes and umbrella finials for outdoor entertaining. Today, the pineapple remains an international symbol of hospitality.
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The Front of the House
The Foyer
The Parlor
The Piano Parlor
The Kitchen
The Breakfast / Dining Room
The Family Room
The Study
The Powder Room
The Upstairs Hall
The Master Bedroom
The Master Bathroom
Guest Suite 1
Guest Bathroom 1
Brian's Study
Upstairs Hall Bathroom
The Atelier
Laundry Room
The Basement
The Backyard
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