Instead of keeping the land in its natural state like the previous owners, Shannon and Luchs decided to hire an architect to develop the area.

[1] In 1925 the Burleith Citizens Association was developed to deal with civic and social issues concerning the neighborhood.

Issues have included parking, noise control, traffic lights, and the relationship with neighboring Georgetown University.

Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-Connecticut) and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia.

Prior to 1979, Hillandale was an estate[2] owned by John Dustin Archbold's family.