H Street NE

Final Streetcar Construction Underway on H Street – Passenger Service will not Begin until 2014

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced that it has approached the final stage of construction of the H Street/Benning Road Streetcar line—and that it anticipates testing of streetcars in the corridor will begin in December. Citizens can expect to see streetcars along H Street/Benning Road during this process, although passenger service will not begin until 2014.

The streetcar system safety work in December will require the integration of power, communications, and traffic signal controls to ensure that all components are safe and working properly. The streetcar system work must perform under several traffic scenarios, and emergency drills will be performed before safety certification can begin by local and federal safety officials. (more…)

Trouble for Ben’s Chili Bowl Coming to H Street?

By Prince Of Petworth

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10th and H Street, NE

On Monday we noted that the building that was to have been the future home a Ben’s Chili Bowl had been torn down. Today @codykrice tweets:

“Per [ANC] 6A chair, ZA says Ben’s Chili on #HStNE razed bldg w/o permit, approved plans depended on incentives for preserving facade.

May take a while to sort out. New construction would have different reqs than adaptive reuse or facade preservation.”

Sticky Rice’s Liquor License Suspended November 13-27 on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user ampenagos

More big news from Barred in DC:

“The hipster sushi/dance party H Street spot Sticky Rice has been severely punished by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board for ejecting two Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) investigators last New Year’s Eve. The bar cannot serve booze for a 15 day period next month and must pay a $4,000 fine; another 10 days of the liquor license suspension will be served if any violations occur in the next year.”

They report the penalty will be served Nov. 13th-27th. You can see the full ABRA report here – Sticky Rice – 13-CMP-00012 – 10 16 2013

Sticky Rice is located at 1224 H St, NE.

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From the Events Calendar – Film Premier and Reception: New Documentary “Fate of A Salesman”

By Prince Of Petworth

Film Premier and Reception: New Documentary “Fate of A Salesman”:

“Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
October 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free

Free Screening of FATE OF A SALESMAN at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 10/10 at 7 PM. Followed by Q&A with directors and reception.

Men’s Fashion Center on H Street NE DC survived the riots in the ‘60s, but not a changing neighborhood and new economy. Watch the dramatic last year at this six decade old DC institution unfold in FATE OF A SALESMAN premiering October 10, 2013 at 7pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. The screening will open with a gospel performance by longtime customers The Southern Gospel Singers and will close with a moderated Q&A with the film’s directors and subjects. Tickets are free to the public and can be reserved at www.whut.org/salesman. The film will also have its broadcast premiere on WHUT on October 17th, 2013 at 8pm. To learn more about the film and to watch a trailer, visit www.fateofasalesman.com.”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

Pho Bar & Grill Closed For Renovation and Training or For Good?

By Prince Of Petworth

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1360 H Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

It appears that the Pho Bar and Grill on H Street, NE (1360 H Street) is closed. Sign says for renovation and training, but I think it’s been dark for at least a week now. We’ll see if they return. Not the best food but adequate. Hopefully it will return much better! H Street needs some good Pho!”

I feel like that sign has been up for at least a couple of months! We judged them back in Dec. 2012 (they opened in Oct. 2011.) Their facebook page hasn’t been updated since July and a call to the restaurant goes to a full mailbox. Updates when they become available.

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Foundry Home Furnishings Moving from U Street to H Street – Adding Vintage Clothing Shop, Foundry Threads – 50% Off U Street Inventory until Nov. 15

By Prince Of Petworth

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Inventory at Foundry’s current 1522 U Street, NW Location via FoundrybyFreeman

From a press release:

“Foundry is moving to new and bigger digs in DC’S Atlas District. Designer Yvette Freeman, owner of the reputable vintage and antique furniture boutique on U Street, announced today relocation plans to a larger retail space located in the H Street corridor at 819 11th Street, NE. The new 4,000-square-foot Foundry will be located in a historic carriage house situated on two levels that quadruples its current showroom space and positioned in Atlas Court Alley – the historical alleyway recently designated by the District of Columbia City Council runs between H and I Streets, NE.

The new Foundry showroom will introduce a new 2,000-square-foot design center for personalized consultations and guidance on custom-made pieces. Customers will also have the opportunity to view artworks and upholstered pieces currently in production in the first level workspace area. Foundry’s new store is slated to open on November 15. (more…)

From Apollo Theatre to H St. Storage/Murry’s Grocery Store to $120,000,000 Apollo Mixed-Use Development

By Prince Of Petworth

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Crandall’s Apollo at 616 H Street, NE in 1920s via Library of Congress

Well this is awesome. In today’s ‘next up in new murals’ we looked at an Acorn on 6th and H St, NE. Thanks to a commenter for sharing some awesome info. The Apollo Theatre was located at the site of H Street Storage near Murry’s grocery store:

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Murry’s in 2013 looking east on H Street

From Insight Property Group:

“Insight plans to re-develop the site into a high-end mixed-use community that would include approximately 321 residential units and 23,000 square feet of retail space. Total Project Cost: $120,000,000”

Ed. Note: You can see their Phase II plans (across the street) here.

And here’s what the acorn is set to grow into:

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Rendering via Insight Property Group

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