1353 H Street, NE previously home to the Rock and Roll Hotel

“TRANSMISSION is a 3-floor live music venue with multiple levels of sound, located in DC’s H Street Corridor at 1353 H St NE.”

The liquor license placard for Transmission says:

“Request to expand the licensed premises, increasing the Total Occupancy Load of the Establishment from 495 to 1000(more…)


I’d be lying if I didn’t say this thing has been troubled since day one. Actually well before day one. And SOME folks really liked it. And had it been implemented differently this could’ve been an actual game changer. But for those who weren’t here in those days, the Streetcar buzz absolutely injected excitement and more life and certainly had an impact on H Street, NE’s revival. But there were troubles. OH there were troubles. But no need to kick someone when they’re down. So Streetcar – Farewell. Many miles of words were typed about you. You WILL be remembered. And who knows, maybe one day… (more…)


From an email:

“After nearly a decade rolling along H Street NE, the DC Streetcar is nearing its final stop. On Sunday, March 29, the public is invited to gather for “The Last Ride,” a send-off that leans into humor, nostalgia, and just a little bit of chaos.

Hosted at Gallery O on H from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the free event brings together neighbors, artists, and the streetcar-curious for an evening of live music, drinks, and the opportunity for questionable open mic eulogies. (more…)



1248 H Street, NE

“A vibrant, casual burger joint offering gourmet Smashburgers, Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, and loaded fries. Ideal for dine-in, delivery, or catering for any occasion.”

“Dear PoPville,

Double Up Burger etc. in the Hall on H may be gone. The place has been closed recently. Open today but all the signage for everything but the Boba place is gone. The Google says temporarily closed.” (more…)


Well this sounds awesome!

Available “Mon & Thu thru Sat 11a-3p @henceforth_dc (1335 H Street, NE)
Hoa Thịnh Đốn, DC”

Check out their menu here.

“Beans & Bánh Mì is a counter service coffee and sandwich concept featuring Vietnamese cà phê and bánh mì. This concept is the brainchild of Vietnamese American siblings Ha-Hoa Hamano and Nam Dang, and college friend Hudson Tang.”



1355 H Street, NE from approximately 1954 photos courtesy The Love Family

Well this is REALLY awesome. Thanks to K Love for writing when we posted about the Biergarten Haus find: “This is my family’s old house and shoe store (later a 5&10).

I’ve also attached a photo of the building in an earlier iteration, when my great grandpa had a shoe store there (not sure the date on the photo, but my family was in the building from 1911 on).

When I was looking thru pics to find you an older one, I realized my family has a bunch of photos of H street back in the day (undated, sorry!). Thought you might like to see some of my favorites.”

CHECK THEM OUT: (more…)



1013 H Street, NE

Thanks to G. for sending: “They’ve moved down from 703 H Street, NE next to the Haymaker at 1013 H Street, NE.”

Washington, Lincoln, the Capitol and Cherry Blossoms gracing the new signage…

AND they buy gold for cash, obviously.


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