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“JAN 28, 1922 – Knickerbocker Storm: Washington D.C.’s biggest snowfall caused a disaster when the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre collapsed, killing almost 100 people.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Ron for sending the reminder (and the really good video above) about the anniversary of the tragic Knickerbocker storm disaster. The Washington Post reported:

“By the end of that day…, 98 people lay dead, crushed beneath the fallen timbers and concrete of the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre. Structurally unsound, it had caved in under the weight of nearly two feet of snow.

Because the streets were nearly impassable, the moviegoers had mostly trudged on foot to the theater at Columbia Road and 18th Street NW. The crowd, which had been snowbound for days, was young and festive. There were many, many children.”

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Olaf Zerbock

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Police “investigating a suspicious letter in the 1700 block of Columbia Rd NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


17th and Columbia Road, NW Photo by Jackie Sawyer

From MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a suspicious letter in the 1700 block of Columbia Rd NW. At this time, several roadways in the area are closed to pedestrians and vehicles. Please avoid the area.”

Readers report: “They’re letting pedestrians out now, street still closed. Most action is right here by 17th.” (more…)

“ever wonder what 18th Street looked like in the 1970s?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Doug Goodhill via Alexandra Hiniker

Thanks to Alexandra for sharing this awesomeness:

“DC friends, ever wonder what 18th Street looked like in the 1970s?

This is my dad in front of his print shop, Rainbow Press.

Plenty of posters calling for DC statehood on those walls!

It later became Rumba Cafe. Curious to see what it will be next.”

Magnificent. Here’s what Rumba Cafe looked like in it’s heyday: (more…)

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