DaMarkus Thomas Memorial Fundraiser via GoFundMe
Joe passes along the very sad news and fundraiser:
“It is with deepest sympathy and grief that we mourn the loss of DaMarkus Thomas, a beloved member of the Smoke & Barrel family. DaMarkus was kind, funny, thoughtful, and an all-around stellar man. His infectious smile could light up any room, and he had a knack for making people want to be around him. (more…)
On Saturday the Florida Avenue Grill posted:
“We regret to inform you of the passing of Lacey C. Wilson, Jr., the former owner of the Florida Avenue Grill @floridaavegrill. In 1970, he purchased the Grill from his father Lacey Sr who founded the Grill in 1944. Lacey served 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps ultimately as a Gunnery Sergeant and was a Karate Grandmaster. He taught martial arts to numerous black youth in DC at a time when few saw the value in it. He famously defied National Guard orders to leave and defended the Grill with a shotgun for three days and nights during the uprising that followed Dr King’s killing. The Grill was still firebombed but he was able to put the fire out.
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He continued to serve as guide a mentor to our current owner Imar Hutchins. It is due to Mr. Lacey’s determination and spirit that the Grill is now able to celebrate 75 years of serving the DC community. Mr. Lacey was 83 years old.” (more…)
1763 Lanier Place, NW
Thanks to Tali and Kevin for sending: “1905 water pump by the Adams Morgan/Lanier Heights fire station. Hard to imagine fighting fires with this horse drawn carriage back in the day!” (more…)
“In case you’re wondering, Key Bridge, Virginia side, 1960, he was 25…”
Thanks to Tim for passing on from Old Europe (2434 Wisconsin Ave, NW):
“Affectionately known to many simply as Mr. Karl, our hearts mourn the passing of Karl J. Herold who died peacefully on October 12, 2019, he had a long and successful life as Chef and Proprietor of the Old Europe Restaurant. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and many business associates.
Born in 1935 in Uder, Germany he eventually immigrated from Heiligenstadt, Germany to Washington, D.C. absconding East Germany to create a new life in his adopted homeland in 1960. (more…)
“Walking Tour: Frederick Douglass & Howard University (7th Street & GA Ave):
Learn about the lost history of Frederick Douglass and Howard University from author of “Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.”
Fri, November 1, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
The history of Frederick Douglass and Howard University, where he served on the Board of Trustees for a quarter-century, has been largely lost and overlooked within the history of both Reconstruction Washington, D.C. and the mythic public biography of Douglass.
Join author of the definitive book, Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia (The History Press, 2012), for a unique walk back in time to discover the sacred history of Howard University, Shaw and the 7th Street Turnpike. (more…)
From DC Fire & EMS:
“It is w/ much sadness & sorrow that we are announcing the passing of Firefighter Alex Graham. Alex passed away late this afternoon after suffering a critical medical emergency on Thursday. Alex was named the Department’s Firefighter of the Year in 2018. He was 48 years old.” (more…)
courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden
From an email:
“To kick off celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Botanic Garden’s (USBG) original 1820 charter, the Garden is collaborating with renowned stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty to create a custom sculpture to stand throughout the 2020 celebratory year.
Dougherty, who hails from North Carolina, is known around the world for his installations woven from plant materials, which celebrate nature through both materials and visually flowing lines. Over 30 years, he has built more than 250 stickwork sculptures, from Scotland to Japan to all over the United States. D.C.-area residents might remember his gallery-filling installation in the popular “Wonder” exhibit at the reopening of Renwick Gallery. (more…)
3118 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Oh no. In late September we learned that Logan Antiques was papered over on the lower level.
It is indeed very sad news:
Mt. Pleasant and Kilbourne St, NW
Thanks to Igor for sending. Rest in Peace Elijah Cummings.
Projection, presumably, by Robin Bell‘s Bell Visuals.
Photo by Kelvin Robinson
Thanks to Kelvin for sending the new Nipsey Hussle mural from the 900 block of Florida Ave, NW across the street from the 9:30 Club.
Update: The artist’s name is Robel Musika and the mural was sponsored by Dejavu Lounge DC.