Georgetown

Cool History – Reader Finds Tombstones for Horses Buried at Dumbarton Oaks

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user number7cloud:

“There are two horses buried in Dumbarton Oaks! [1703 32nd St, NW]

Hidden away just off one of the paths in Dumbarton Oaks is a little pet cemetery. The owners of Dumbarton Oaks, Mildred and Robert Bliss buried their pets there with the names carved on river stones.

Apparently the Blisses’, especially Mildred, were animal lovers. According to an oral history taken from one of the Dumbarton Oaks gardeners, she would first ask about his dog, then him and then his wife, in that order, “always the dogs first.”

The cemetery has a total of eight graves; six dogs and two horses. Jock W is the oldest gravestone dated 1910-1919.

The dogs are:

Jock W. 1910-1919; Oak Taffy 1928-1935; Oaks Blitz 1931-1939; Ari 1931-1941; Cero 1932-1941 and Oaks Christie 1935-1936

And the two horse graves: Quadrangle 1910-1928 and Smokey B. W. 1928-1940.

Sources:

npsparkclp.tumblr.com/post/65640773173/a-pet-cemetery-is-…

www.doaks.org/library-archives/dumbarton-oaks-archives/or…”

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Photo by PoPville flickr user number7cloud

Uh Oh – More Sewage in C&O Canal Park – Parts of Capital Crescent Trail Closed Again

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of previous storm damage on the trail back in 2012 by PoPville flickr user quemac

From a press release:

“DC Water is investigating a possible Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) overnight in C & O Canal National Historical Park. An SSO occurs when diluted untreated wastewater spills or overflows, and can be caused by excessive rainfall. Due to the overflow, the Capital Crescent Trail is closed to the public between Water Street in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Cove. The National Park Service recommends using the C&O Canal Tow Path as an alternate route in this location, but cautions that portions of the Tow Path prone to flooding may be closed farther upstream. Water levels are expected to peak Saturday afternoon.

In coordination with the National Park Service and U.S. Park Police, DC Water is cordoning off the affected areas and the public is reminded to respect these public health and safety closures. Untreated sewage can contain many pathogens causing a variety of illnesses ranging from e-coli to hepatitis. If people come in contact with the untreated overflow they risk getting sick and bringing these pathogens into their homes.

It is important to note that DC Water’s drinking water system is separate from the wastewater system and is NOT affected by the overflows. DC Water’s intake valves are on the Potomac River at Great Falls and Little Falls, far north of the District.

DC Water has mobilized repair crews and contractors and will take immediate action to decontaminate impacted areas of the Park. In addition, the Authority is investigating to determine the cause for this and a prior overflow on April 30.

With nearly 1,800 miles of sewer lines throughout its service area, DC Water appreciates notification from the public if a sewer back up is suspected. Please call the 24-hour Emergency Command Center at 202-612-3400 at any time to report water or sewer emergencies in the District of Columbia. More information on the sewer system can be found at dcwater.com.”

Forever 21 Coming to Georgetown Park Mall Next to J. Paul’s

By Prince Of Petworth

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3222 M Street, NW

Coming soon signs have been posted for Forever 21:

“Celebrated by many style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers, Forever 21 has quickly become the source for the most current fashions at the greatest value.
Forever 21 is growing quickly, featuring new and exciting store environments, a constant flow of fun and creative clothing designs and the accessories to make your look come together at the right price.

A phenomenon in the fashion world, Forever 21 provides shoppers with an unprecedented selection of today’s fashions, always changing and always in style.”

Forever 21 currently has a location downtown at 1020 G St, NW.

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Sewage clean up near Capital Crescent Trail

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of previous storm damage on the trail back in 2012 by PoPville flickr user quemac

From a press release:

“Late in the day on Wednesday, April 30, a break occurred in the Upper Potomac Interceptor, a large interceptor sewer carrying sewage to be treated at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. DC Water dispatched a contractor crew to complete a bypass of the sewer line. This entailed installing a temporary sewer line that DC Water used to bypass the damaged pipe while repairs are made. The Capital Crescent Trail will remain closed while DC Water makes repairs, which are expected to take up to a week or more. The break caused an estimated 5 million gallons of combined sewage to overflow into the Potomac River. This spill ran overland and over the trail before reaching the river.

The area — the Capital Crescent Trail between Fletchers Cove and the end of the trail at Water Street in Georgetown– has been closed to the public while repairs take place and everyone is asked to avoid contact with the area. Please do not walk or bike through the portion of the trail that is closed. The tunnel below Canal Road near Foxhall is also closed.

DC Water is formalizing a clean up plan as well as a repair plan for the break.

In addition to avoiding contact with the affected land area, the public is cautioned to avoid contact with the Potomac River for 72 hours, just as is the case after any heavy rains, due to combined sewer overflows. An average of 638 million gallons per year of combined sewage flows into the Potomac River during intense rainstorms. This will be addressed in the long term by the Clean Rivers Project, the $2.6 billion program to significantly reduce combined sewer overflows to the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and Rock Creek.”

The Pleasure Place Closes, Posh New Condos Coming Across the Canal

By Prince Of Petworth

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1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Sad news for Pleasure Place fans – in 2010 Pleasure Place closed in Dupont and now the Georgetown location has closed as well.

Also, some interesting developments across the canal from the closed Pleasure Place:

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1055 High’s website says:

“An all new exquisitely appointed boutique condominium building overlooking the C&O Canal in the heart of Georgetown. Seven exceptionally large residences above two unique stores.

Rooted in the architectural vernacular of the area, 1055 High’s historic-industrial aesthetic is balanced by a collection of modern finishes, features, and amenities. The property’s name is similarly contextual – High Street was the name of what is now Wisconsin Avenue until 1895, when Congress mandated that Georgetown’s street names be changed.

– 3,300-4,300 Square Feet in Size
– Expansive Private Terraces
– Separate service entrances in each residence
– Three to four bedroom residences
– Spa inspired bathrooms
– European chef-designed kitchens
– Walls of oversized windows with Lutron Mecho Shades
– Multiple exposures with canal, urban and garden views
– Priced from $3MM to $5MM”

You can see the floor plans here.

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Alice + Olivia Women’s Clothing Store Coming to Georgetown in former Qdoba space on M Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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3303 M St, NW via google street view

From a press release:

“EastBanc, Inc., the DC-based commercial and residential real estate investment and development firm, announced today that Alice + Olivia, the high-style women’s clothing boutique, has signed a ten-year lease to occupy the retail space at 3303 M Street, NW. Formerly occupied by Qdoba Mexican Grill, the 2,400-square-foot retail space is a prime commercial real estate property, which complements the western movement of home and fashion retailers along M Street and is situated directly across from Cady’s Alley. EastBanc served as the leasing agent and represented property owner Ron Grow, managing member of 33rd & M St, NW, LLC in the transaction. A grand opening date is slated for September 2014. (more…)

Young Man Falls from Stone Arch by Capital Crescent Trail Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader sends word last night:

“7:00 witnessed a young man fall from the stone arch at the beginning of the Capital Crescent Trail in Georgetown. There were a bunch of kids hanging out on top of the arch, and someone fell near the water, and hit a big metal pipe.”

Horrible. Hope the young man is ok.

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Nadeau Now Open in Georgetown – Grand Opening Celebration Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Ed. Note: This space is the former Ralph Lauren’s Rugby and Cafe which closed in Feb. 2013.

From an email:

“Nadeau – Furniture with a Soul, an importer of stylish handmade furnishings, is excited to announce that we are relocating to a new larger space situated much closer to the city in the heart of Georgetown, DC at 1065 Wisconsin Avenue NW. The new store will showcase more of our unique furniture in the huge 7,000-square-foot space. With a rotating stock of over 6,000 items, we offer a wide selection of hardwood furniture pieces that have been hand-painted, carved and stained by local craftsmen in India and Indonesia. Nadeau’s unique looks have kept loyal customers coming back to our Alexandria store for the past 2 years and our 21 other retail locations for over 20 years. Once to-the-trade only Nadeau opened to the public–offering its low wholesale prices to everyone. We are very excited to offer more hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind furniture items to the thriving and exciting city of Georgetown!

WHO: Nadeau – Furniture with a Soul
WHAT: Grand Opening Celebration
WHERE: 1065 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20007
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 10am to 8pm

Stop by and browse our unique furniture and meet the store manager, Vecente Murray. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you at the new space soon.”

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