Columbia Heights

At Bruce Monroe Park “when is the City going to take action and prioritize children’s safety?”

By Prince Of Petworth


3000 Georgia Ave, NW between Irving and Columbia Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Over the last couple of years Bruce Monroe park has become a pole of attraction for drugs and crime. Last year, the play area was vandalized. This year, the fence has been taken down already twice, presumably to obtain access after hours (see picture above). There is always a lot of trash scattered on the ground. It is not unusual to see people using drugs, and a few months ago someone died of overdose.

The situation, already regrettable, (more…)

“A Statement of Some Advantages of the Beautiful Columbia Heights A Neighborhood of Homes”

By Prince Of Petworth


11th annd Euclid Street, NW in 1904

“Dear PoPville,

A while back, I was researching Columbia Heights and came across a book in the Library of Congress from 1904 titled “A Statement of Some Advantages of the Beautiful Columbia Heights A Neighborhood of Homes,” compiled and arranged by The Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association.

Recently, a single-family home at the corner of 11th and Euclid St NW sold and is slated for demolition. I remembered seeing it in this book, but the street name threw me off. Did you know Columbia Heights previously had street names like Princeton Street, Yale, Roanoke, Yale, and Kenesaw Ave? (more…)

Magnificent New Mural in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


“1300 block of Otis between 13th and Holmead in vibrant and beautiful Columbia Heights.”

Thanks to Analya for sending:

“What a great way to beautify a space. Thanks to the owner of the house for making this happen!”

Looks like the artist is Mohtown.

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