“Washington, D.C., circa 1930. “Rowhouses in Petworth.” 8×10 inch acetate negative by Theodor Horydczak.” via Shorpy
Well this is awesome. Thanks to Annette for sending. Check out the Hi-Res version here.
Quite the contrast from the ones we got from 1893:
More photos from the late 1800s here.
And of course quite the contrast from today (incredible sunset/rain photo from last night): (more…)
From an email:
“Help the District name the Ward 1 Short-term Family Housing building!
The Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with the Department of General Services (DGS), is building a Short-term Family Housing program in Ward 1, as part of the District’s all 8 Ward strategy. This smaller, service-enriched program is located at 2500 14th Street and will begin serving families experiencing homelessness early next year. It will also include 15 units of permanent supportive housing for senior women.
DHS is inviting residents to help us name the building!
Through August 15, 2020, DHS will solicit suggested names with a brief rationale for the suggested name. (more…)
Photo by RegulusX
Thanks to RegulusX for sharing with us last night: “Outside Capitol building, long line around supreme court building on the 2nd street NE”
CNN reported: “Members of the public will be able to pay tribute to the late Georgia Democrat during select times later in the day on Monday and throughout the day Tuesday as his body lies in state at the top of the East Front Steps of the Capitol. The public will be permitted to file past in the Capitol’s East Plaza. Members of the public will be asked to adhere to social-distancing and DC mask guidelines.” (more…)
The Honorable John Lewis’ procession through Black Lives Matter Plaza. Amazing. #GoodTrouble @PoPville pic.twitter.com/W7TRfOObGo
— kate (@KaterCon) July 27, 2020
Photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Monday, July 27, 2020, a funeral procession for United States Representative John Lewis will occur in the District of Columbia before arriving at the United States Capitol to lie in state.
In conjunction with this event, there will be increased police activity in support of the procession and temporary road closures in the following locations between approximately 11:30 am and 1:00 pm: (more…)
Photo by Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the creation of the District of Columbia Facilities and Commemorative Expressions Working Group (DC FACES) to evaluate named public spaces in Washington, DC and provide recommended actions, including removing, renaming, and/or contextualizing the building, public space, or monument. The internal government working group will review the legacy of namesakes of District assets to determine if the individual, in an individual capacity or as part of a group, participated in the oppression of African Americans and/or other communities of color, or contributed to the nation’s history of systemic racism and other biases. (more…)
Earlier this morning when we posted about the coming closure of Firehook in Cleveland Park – a historical video gem emerged of the previous tenant (which is why they had such a great back patio.) Thanks to Justin Rood for passing on this extraordinary video found on Youtube about Roma from 1997:
“The last year in the life of the Roma, a legendary restaurant in Washington, DC that was a Cleveland Park staple from 1932 to its closing auction in 1997, along with adjoining tavern Poor Roberts. Posted in memory of owner Bobby Abbo.
Edited by Mark Ruppert
Produced by Jeff Krulik
at Bedrock Productions”
“Dear PoPville,
Outside of the sculpture garden on 7th and constitution. No plaque or anything. Anybody know what it’s from? Looks pretty old.”
via Captain White’s Seafood
Thanks to Henry for passing on the very sad news from Captain White’s Seafood:
“Captain Whites is Mourning today for our Captain, our leader, a Husband, a Father, mentor, the hardest most dedicated, passionate, loving man.
Billy Ray White
07/16/1955-07/14/2020
He was involved in a fatal car Accident.
He will forever and always be in our hearts and minds. Every day when we come to work he is everywhere and in every detail. He truely loved every customer he ever waited on or had the pleasure of meeting.
He will never be forgotten and always will be missed.
Captain Whites Legacy will continue on (more…)
2918 M Street, NW
Damn it. I loved window shopping at Cherub Antiques Gallery. Their website says:
“SALE: 20-50% OFF! Click through to individual item pages to see both original and sale prices. (Only the original price shows on catalog listing.)
Our storefront is closing after 36 years. We will be open Thurs.-Sat., July 2-Aug. 1, 12-5 p.m. and by appt. (more…)