“And more importantly, are they going to save the handprints (Ricky Martin, Shakira, etc.)?”

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by Prince Of Petworth March 14, 2016 at 3:45 pm 9 Comments

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“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know what is going on with the old T-Mobile on Columbia Road near 18th Street? And more importantly, are they going to save the handprints (Ricky Martin, Shakira, etc.)?”

Philippe Lecheval

I sure hope so, because I don’t know where I’m gonna go when I suddenly need to steel Shakira’s fingerprints.
Los

I have to confess that the thought of a late night stroll with my trusty crowbar to purloin these has crossed my mind in more than one occasion

I would suggest a charity auction, these are real, I knew a few people would be more than willing to pay top dollar for these
timmyp

What about Trump’s hand prints second from the top? Perhaps they can ship it to Mexico as a PBS type gift for funding this wall of his in the future.
Johnny

So is this strip getting razed or not? are they preserving the facades? any building renderings?
- anonymous
  
  It’s being razed. The sidewalk is blocked off already. Haven’t seen renderings.
- Chris
  
  good question. I’m interested in knowing the answers to your questions too. I know the old church across from this strip is being developed into a hotel.
MOU

I can’t find the approved design, but they signed an MOU with the ANC that they would preserve the facades of the current buildings: http://anc1c.org/index.php/library/category/140-1776-1777-columbia-road-nw
Pho 14?

So, I guess Pho 14 will be closing soon. Anyone know if they will relocate?
- MM
  
  Not closing, says earlier PoP posting. Pho 14 and Burger King slated to remain open

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