Thanks to Dan for sending from 16th Street Heights: “spotted this gem over the weekend.” (more…)
History
Thanks to John for sending: “Window into the past. Restaurant section includes ads for Hogate’s, La Fonda, The Dancing Crab.” (more…)
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Update: “It’s from a homicide the year before on Girard. It’s been here long before last month’s events. (One year anniversary was in July 2024)”
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
538 3rd Street, NE photo by Ryan S. Powers
Thanks to Ryan for sharing his “high quality BlackBerry camera picture, circa 2010”:
“Does anyone remember Martin’s Market (& Ms. Jane who ran it)?”
Lots of history here.
photo by Todd Jacobson
Thanks again to Todd for allowing us to post some of his great old photos. This one is from June 1987.
Ed. Note: ICYMI you can see Vol. One here and Vol.Two here and Vol. Three here.
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photo by Todd Jacobson
Thanks again to Todd for allowing us to post some of his great old photos. This one is from “Downtown”, July 1987. I think this is the 1300 block of G Street, NW. Clement’s Pastry Shop alive and well. Awesome.
Ed. Note: ICYMI you can see Vol. One here and Vol.Two here.
Thanks to Terry for sending from Walter Pierce Park: (more…)
photo by Todd Jacobson
Thanks again to Todd for allowing us to post some of his great old photos. This one is from 18th and Columbia Road, NW. Adams Morgan, August 1987.
Ed. Note: ICYMI you can see Volume One here.
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photo by Todd Jacobson
Thanks to Todd for allowing us to post some of his great old photos from the late 80s. This one of a Little Tavern Burgers was taken in 1987.
Stay tuned for more.
The following was written by Rebecca Miller, Executive Director, DC Preservation League and member of the Coalition to Save the Trestle!
Washington, DC, has an unparalleled opportunity to hit the Trifecta — save an iconic structure from demolition, create a badly-needed walking and bicycling connection on the west side of Georgetown, and provide a much needed alternative to one of the most dangerous and unpleasant sidewalks in the city.
This opportunity is the rehabilitation of the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle, a vestige from the days when trolleys transported Washingtonians across the city, and on this particular line, through the Palisades to the famous amusement park in Glen Echo, Maryland. The trolley no longer runs, but the Trestle is hanging on—by a political thread. This is the moment to save it. (more…)