This one pays homage to an early (1900) firehouse in Cleveland Park.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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Last year I had a complete conversation with this display before I realized it was a display. It freaked me out last year and continues to do so this year – particularly at night after a few drinks…
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1302 Otis Place, NW
For the minimalists out there. This door is actually attached to a really cool little building that we’ve discussed before.
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And a historical one to boot. I know there are maps where you can find where all these historical houses are but I kinda like just stumbling into them…
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Remember what it used to look like?
I think they made the right decision, you?
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I think this is Children’s Hospital right? It is quite an unusual building. I think it looks super cool especially from the point of view of across McMillian Reservoir. Any fans of the building?
Incidentally I had never seen a helicopter land there before:
Last question – I promise – what is this thing in the middle of the reservoir?
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“I wonder if you caught the story on Channel 7 (WJLA) about St. Gabriel’s bells. The church (at Grant Circle) hasn’t rung bells for decades but recently paid $15,000 for some electronic bell machine and now a recording of bells is broadcast throughout the neighborhood every fifteen minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m, the hour and half hour ringing more times than the quarter hours. Some of the neighbors are upset and disturbed by the addition to our urban soundscape. Others say they like the bells. The priest at the Church says something to the effect that to him the bells are a reminder of God and should be taken as a happy sound during these difficult times. Muriel Bowser is apparently looking into whether or not they are being rung within city ordinances. I’m somewhat surprised that they ring so often and also because they don’t ring on time: the quarter hour ring is a few minutes early, the other rings off as well. I also find it somewhat annoying (as a neighbor living nearby) that any entity can just begin making loud noise throughout the day without any consideration to or consultation with neighbors.
But I wonder how you and your readers who live near Grant Circle feel about the bells?”
I didn’t see the story but I have been following some discussion over at Petworth News. Editor Bill Crandall just posted a response from a member on behalf of the Church:
“Bill, thank you for taking the time to contact me on the bells, which are a replacement for the previous set of electronic bells, stolen from the church, which were installed many years ago by the late Bishop McNamara, our founding pastor. According to parish archives, when installed he announced plans to have the Angelus rung Morning, Noon, and Night. Five minutes before Mass, bells were rung to remind parishioners Mass would follow.
Our Masses are 5:30pm on Saturday in English, 7:30am in English, 9am in Spanish, 11am in English, 6pm in Spanish. Daily Masses are said at 8am in the Convent chapel Monday through Saturday at The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary at Convent 519 Varnum St, NW…
I have forwarded these concerns to Father Mateo and several members of the Parish Council.“
I can hear the bells from my house and for the most part I find them kinda nice. Of course that depends how much I drank the night before… But honestly if I lived closer to the Church I think I’d find the bells a bit too loud. I’m not saying they shouldn’t ring but since they are not real bells but just a recording – I think it would be reasonable if they lowered the volume slightly. What do you guys think?
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This building at 243 15th Street, SE is called the Axis Condos.
The Craig’s List ad says:
“Fabulous new construction– units are going to settlement now! Boutique building with only 20 units. Outdoor space in every unit and common rooftop deck. Garage parking available for purchase. Elevator in building. Unusually high ceilings.”
More info and photos can be found here.
Does $314,900 sound reasonable for a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom at this location? What do you think of the condo/building itself?
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Dino is located at 3435 Connecticut Avenue NW. I’ve gone a couple of times for restaurant week and have loved it every time. If memory serves they also have a really good wine list. Any other fans out there? I’m also curious – does anyone know the deal with Sabores next door?
Here was our discussion on best Italian Restaurants in the city.
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Even though all of the developments are fairly recent, sometimes I find it hard to remember what Columbia Heights looked like just a couple of years ago. Heading north on 14th Street kind of brings back the memory, but it seems as though development is even creeping up that way. Little by little new store fronts are popping up further up the road, perhaps setting the stage for a massive overhaul of the neighborhood, or perhaps just making a relatively run down “Main Street” a little more neighborhood-friendly. Personally, I am hoping for the latter, but either way I was pretty excited to discover Esther’s Treasures.
Just past the Mocha Ground at 4277 4722 14th Street, Esther’s Treasures has been open for just over a year. In fact just this past weekend they held an anniversary party and, for the entire month of December, if you spend $35 or more you get a 25% discount! Esther Williams, the owner and namesake, is a long time DC resident and something of a local celebrity. She’s actually a professional singer and is married to Davey Yarborough who is also a professional musician as well as the Chairman of the Instrumental Music Program at the Duke Ellington School. Continues after the jump. (more…)