604 H Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the good news:
“Noticed a construction crew installing the refurbished gate the other day in Chinatown. What do you think of how it turned out?”
From DCCAH:
“DC Commission on Arts and Humanities removed the gate in April 2014 for restoration. The ornamental artwork was in severe disrepair and posed a safety hazard to adjoining businesses and the general public.
The Dragon’s Gate was created by Atlanta-based artist Andrew Crawford in 2007— as way of camouflaging and beautifying an otherwise drab alley corridor that housed trash bins and served as a service entrance. A conservator will restore it, and the goal is to return in in 2015.”
Awesome and ahead of schedule too!