Since the economy took a skid we haven’t heard much about development at the Old Soldiers Home. Wayan, spotted a bit of beautification as the fences were getting painted.
Do you think the chain link part of the fence will make it more welcoming? Any predictions for when development talks may get restarted?
I love the contrast in this great photo taken in Takoma, DC by jleathers.
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This home is located at 1840 Ontario Place, NW:
The flier says:
“House & Garden w/ legal rental unit. Your wait is over!Wonderful 1909 brick TH w/ fab garden & pond. Many original architectural elements. 3BR, 2.5BA+1Br, 1BA Eng bsmt unit w/ C of O. Chef’s kit. Sep DR. Lovely master w/ bay, bath. Det gar. EZ walk to Woodley, Adams Morgan, METRO, restaurants, shops. Quiet street. Great opportunity.”
More info and photos found here.
I think folks who love old school detail are gonna love this one. What do you think of the photos? The garden?
Does $865,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/3.5 bath?
Photo from PoPville Flickr user Rukasu1
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From a reader:
“This is just a reminder that the Development corporation of Columbia heights will be hosting three focus groups this week to discuss the current businesses and future retail development needs of the neighborhood.
11th Street Focus Group
Date: September 8, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Red Rocks Pizzeria, 1036 Park Road NW
Park Road Focus Group
Date: September 9, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Los Hermanos Market, 1426 Park Road NW
14th Street Focus Group
Date: September 10, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: La Molienda Restaurant, 3568 14th Street NW”
Thanks again to DC realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this list of home/condo sales for zip codes – 20011, 20010, 20009, 20005, 20003, 20002, and 20001. Click below on
photo by Wayan Vota
“Dear PoP,
While we were all sleeping in [Monday] morning, the Donna Ventura reality show came to Grant Circle. http://www.donnavventura.com/eng/ has a gaggle of leggy girls competing to be travel reporters, and this morning they were circling the Circle looking for a good camera angle to do “field reporting”.
Wayan”
Has anyone ever heard of Donna Ventura reality show before? Thanks to Wayan for sending. Their video is hilarious:
Thanks to a reader for alerting me to this spot across from Lauriol Plaza. The permits says that it will be a “New fine wine shop with tasting”. Here’s to hoping the tastings are complimentary…
Back in July we had a Dear PoP discussing this location that provoked 114 comments. A reader mentioned that the benches had been removed and I stopped by on Monday to check it out. Not a soul was around. I don’t mean to start the same conversation again, but do you think these benches shouldn’t have been placed next to a firehouse in the first place?
Seeing them removed made me think of the protest benches I posted about last week.
The Girard Children’s Community Garden Web site says:
“Summer’s winding down and we couldn’t be happier about our first full year in the Girard Children’s Community Garden. Since last summer, the concrete blacktop has been transformed into a floral oasis cared for and used by over 100 neighborhood children, and has quickly become a hidden gem to explore for the rest of the community. Dozens of kids, adults and families have wandered in to check on the progress of the tomatoes, corn and other produce while nibbling on freshly picked mint, cucumbers, squash and more.”
The garden is actually located near 15th Street. It looks fantastic. Lots of photos after the jump. (more…)