old photo of 1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)
Thanks to Craig for sending the news that Bareburger has permanently closed in Dupont. Bareburger opened up here almost exactly four years ago. (more…)
Dupont Circle
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
Looks like it’s from the DC Department of Transformation (“A tactical urbanist org that believes that cities should be designed for people, not cars. Reclaim space for community use, accessibility, and sustainability.”):
“We have our second Pandemic Protected Sidewalk! This one is at 17th and Church NW.” (more…)
Thanks to Ralston for sending:
“When renovating a bathroom in my apartment In Dupont Circle I found newspapers packed around a pipe. This article from one of those newspapers (still pretty crinkled despite my best, careful efforts) reports on the flowers sent to the family of John Hay on the occasion of his death in July 1905. Note the reference to President and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt & King Edward VII. Research confirmed that my building was built in 1905 – and the pipe was still being held firmly in place by newspaper wedged in the wall over a century later!”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house or place of work please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail.com thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
1609 17th Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending from Annie’s on 17th Street.
More great cocktails to go here.
Thanks to all who messaged us about this slightly unsettling scene last night:
Anyone hear a loud, high-piercing, one-note siren in Dupont around 18th and S St, NW that lasted around 5 minutes just now? Was it a building alarm?
— PoPville (@PoPville) March 23, 2020
Apparently it was just a siren that was malfunctioning from a firetruck. Good thing we bought all that toilet paper.
This rental is located at 1617 Swann Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3950 / 2br – 1109ft2 – Spacious Luxury Condo Unit W/Parking Available Early April! (1617 Swann Street NW #4) (more…)
From DC Bike Party:
“What better way to celebrate INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY than with a GENDER EQUALITY DC BIKE PARTY ride?! Join us for a ride around the capital and help us celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of WOMEN. ALL ARE INVITED! Whether you identify as a woman or simply love the women in your life, DC BIKE PARTY wants you there! (more…)
21st and P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was in the new Valley Brook Tea in Dupont this morning and the man behind the register told me that I was the first customer of the day (it was already 10:30) and that people seem to be avoiding his store since the local coronavirus news intensified. He said someone even walked in, saw his face, turned around, and walked out. He got a little emotional telling me about it which made me both angry and sad. It seems ridiculous and xenophobic on top of the fact that everyone in there is so nice and the tea is authentic and delicious! Also a great space/workspace that’s a huge improvement on the former Starbucks.“
This rental is located at 1420 17th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$8000 / 5br – Historic mansion 5 bedroom 3 bath in Heart of DuPont Circle (more…)
1214 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Cat for sending this important Chick Fil A PSA. Ed. Note: Also, for any Virginia readers eligible to vote in the Democratic primary – please do! Stay tuned for a CFA opening date.