Palisades

Shugrue Farmhouse Likely to be Torn Down in Palisades

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Susie from Palisades-DC for sharing:

There is a “new house” sign from Pollin Construction on the old Shugrue property. It is likely that the house will soon be razed to make way for another mansion. Located on Foxhall Road just south of the Field School, it is one of the oldest farmhouses in Palisades.

The Shugrue and Malone families operated a dairy farm for about 150 years in the 19th and 20th centuries, using for pasture the land currently occupied by the Mt. Vernon/GW campus. (They donated the land to Our Lady of Victory Church on MacArthur Blvd.) As I understand it, they grazed their herds from as far east as Georgetown along Que Street to as far west of the Wells Fargo location at Arizona and Macarthur Blvd.

This house was the Shugrue family home, and until August 2012 was occupied by Sylvia K. Shugrue an award winning science teacher…and in whose name a grant was established for teachers who create an interdisciplinary lesson plan through the National Science Teachers Association.

Sylvia was known to say upon departing, “See you in the Funnies.”

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Palisades

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 4426 Lingan Road, NW:


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The listing says:

“Gorgeous residence in NW Washington DC. Walking distance to Georgetown, Palisades amenities, Canal Road and more. Enjoy the beautiful granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and wood floors. Huge master suite with walk in closet, balcony, spa bath w/ sep tub+shower. Beautiful spacious deck, parking and a convenient basement.”

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $4,450/Mo.

Super Cool – The Palisades Museum of Prehistory

By Prince Of Petworth

I never thought I’d see something cooler than the Glass Forest in the Palisades. Then I met Doug Dupin and the Palisades Museum of Prehistory (PMOP). So freaking cool. At first I was simply admiring the unusual little building and I just thought it was cool looking work shed. Turns out I was way off. Here’s the mission of PMOP:

The Palisades Museum of Prehistory (PMOP), incorporated in Washington DC, is a non-profit regional organization dedicated to promoting the awareness and preservation of prehistoric artifacts in the Palisades of Washington DC.

It is little known by most residents of our area that humans have occupied what is now the Washington, DC metropolitan area for at least 12,000 years. In particular, the Palisades of Washington DC is especially rich in the history of early humans. In light of the area’s rapid rate of development, much evidence of early man’s presence is being lost. (more…)

Hidden Palisades Gem: “The Glass Forest”

By Prince Of Petworth

This past Sunday I was super lucky to get a tour of the Palisades neighborhood where I previously hadn’t spent too much time walking around. To say I was blown away is an understatement. There were many highlights but among my favorites in the neighborhood (stay tuned for more favorites) was the “Glass Forest” in Palisades park. Walking down this old trolley trail (which used to travel to Glen Echo Park) I had no idea such a magical place was waiting.

You turn down a little path off the trolley trail and soon enter a different world.  At first you’re not quite sure if you are looking at a tree or a sculpture:

And that is truly the tip of the iceberg. You soon see sculpture after sculpture after sculpture leading up to “The Glass Forest” (I’m told it was named by a child in the neighborhood):

It is a such a mystical, magical place that the photos hardly do it justice. I’d need some super panorama lens to even attempt to capture how wild the place looks. Seemingly every time you turn your head or walk five feet you come across another sculpture. The next time you’re in or near the Palisades you gotta check it out for yourself. Head to 5200 Sherier Place, NW and follow the old trolley trail… A huge thanks to Janice for leading the way.

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Not sure if it’s clear from the photo but the top part is a screened in porch. I’m digging all the windows which overlooks the woods.

From the Palisades. Not a bad view: