Jack Luetkemeyer ’53 Purchases A Piece of Calvert History Former Board of Trustee Chairman, Jack Luetkemeyer ’53, just can’t get away from his Calvert roots. Last summer, when he purchased a vacant building on Chase Street, he didn’t realize that he was buying a piece of Calvert School history as well. The building, located at 10 W. Chase Street, was the very same structure that housed Calvert School from 1901 through 1924, before making its permanent home at the current location on Tuscany Road. Now aptly named The Calvert Apartments, the charming building has been transformed into 13 upscale lofts, as well as one and two bedroom units. Along with his associate, Walid Hajj, Mr. Luetkemeyer has created beautiful, modern living spaces while retaining many historical and architectural details from the original school. In fact, in addition to the restoration of hardwood floors and original doors, the Maryland seal and ‘CS’ engraved on the front of the building have also been renewed to their original splendor. Mr. Luetkemeyer, who was integral in helping build the Middle School, jokingly remarks “I think I’m just going to die working for Calvert School, because even when I’m not trying, I keep coming back to it!”
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