The town of Chevy Chase was established in the last decade of the 19th century. Over the years, it developed into one of the first “streetcar suburbs”—a quiet, comfortable retreat from Washington, D.C. The town was carefully planned and developed by the Chevy Chase Land Company to preserve its natural beauty, maintain landscaping and architectural standards, and provide the residents with a harmonious community environment. Portions of the town are under consideration for designation as historic districts because of their influence in shaping the development of suburban Montgomery County.
