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Good Deal or Not? 213 Rock Creek Church Road

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 213 Rock Creek Church Road, NW:


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The flier says:

“Meticulous & beautifully renovated 4BR, 3BA rwhouse w/ a bright, cheery, & separately metered lower lvl apt & pkng on a scenic block in Petworth. Walk to Metro! Btfl architectural details, formal DR, LR & gourmet kit opens to great deck & yard. 3BR & 2BAs up, incl lrg Master w/ sitting area & FB. Finished bonus room in attic. LL has good ceiling ht, laundry, & separate entrances.”

More info and photos found here.

I love these homes that look out onto the Old Soldier’s Homes. Hipchickindc wrote a GDoN revisited on the home at 303 Rock Creek Church Road which sold for $379,500. But this one seems to be a more extensive renovation. Do you think $529,000 sounds reasonable?

Book donations for the Friends of the Petworth Library

By Prince Of Petworth

I remember in the past folks had asked if there was any place to donate books. From a reader:

“The Friends of the Petworth Library are accepting book donations for our fall book sale to benefit the Petworth library. We encourage you to donate the following materials: mass market paperbacks, trade paperbacks, DVDs, books on CD, gently used children’s books, hardcover fiction and nonfictions, and magazines. Donations can be dropped off at the circulation desk. If you would like to become a member, please contact Lynda Laughlin ([email protected]) for a membership application. Thanks!”

First PoP Monthly Cleanup Kicked Ass

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who turned out Sat. morning (I know there were a few other clean ups scheduled that day). Thanks, also, to Councilmember Bowser for showing her support. But a special thanks to Cynthia for dealing with the city to get garbage bags and a pick up scheduled. We cleaned from the Metro up New Hamphire Ave to and around Grant Circle including the road, some pocket parks and some side streets. I have to say when I walked down New Hampshire Ave later that night I nearly choked up it looked so good. I know that it will get dirty again, but I think we really had a good showing. Plus all sorts of folks on the road and on the street were thanking us for our efforts. So once again, thanks to all who participated.

Next month I’ll work with some pre-existing groups in Columbia Heights and we’ll have a joint clean up. Details to be announced later in May. More photos after the jump including a very interesting find by one participant… (more…)

A Look Inside Qualia Coffeeshop

By Prince Of Petworth

On Friday we learned that Qualia coffeeshop had opened at 3917 Georgia Ave. For those that didn’t have a chance to check them out I thought I’d show you what it looked like. The owner, Joel, told me that they’ll actually be only half time or closed most of this coming week but the grand opening will be announced soon. Not only does the place look great but I’m super happy to report that the coffee was delicious.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Qualia Coffee Opens Today! PoP Petworth Cleanup Tomorrow!

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“I am happy to report I was the first customer at Qualia Coffee this morning. The cafe is lovely, the coffee strong and bursting with flavor, and the WiFi is fast and easy.”

Qualia Coffee is located at 3917 Georgia Ave.

And don’t forget the PoP Cleanup tomorrow at 10:30 am meeting at the Petworth metro by the leaf sculpture.

Judging Restaurants – Safari DC

By Prince Of Petworth

I am hesitant to admit I haven’t visited Safari DC. I seem to recall I’ve heard good things about it. It’s located at 4306 Georgia Ave. They even have a Facebook page. So any fans out there? Is it also a good bar spot or mostly just a restaurant? Recommend any particular dishes?

Dear PoP – When is the Roosevelt HS Track Open To The Public?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Don’t know who else to contact (called the HS earlier today and they couldn’t help me), but I was wondering if you’ve figured out how to access the Roosevelt HS track during the allotted hours (http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=3502). Every time I jog over it’s not open. Very frustrating, as it looks beautiful!”

Hmm, ANC Joe Martin (Joseph.Martin (at) DC.gov) is usually good about these things. Have any other readers been able to access the track located on Upshur Street just west of Georgia Ave.?

Good News And Bad News For the 800 Block of Upshur Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Domku got a cool new picket fence out front and some new art is being displayed inside.

There’s lots more art to be seen but here’s a taste:

In the sad news department, clothing store and former neat neighborhood find, Shaka King Menswear, has closed.

I spoke with some folks out front who said Mr. King had moved to Florida. While I wasn’t a regular at his shop, I thought he was a really nice guy and I liked the flavor his store brought to the block. Hopefully, someone/thing equally cool will move in. I’m hoping for a shawarma/falafel spot…

Petworth Florist Opens at Georgia Ave and Allison Streets

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in early Feb. I mentioned that a florist was slated to open up soon. I’m happy to report that Mother Virginia is now open at the corner of Georgia and Allison Streets. I’m hearing good things about them so with Mother’s Day approaching be sure to check them out.

Dear PoP – Billy Simpson’s House of Seafood May Be Designated a Historic Site

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Just wondering if you had done a story before on Billy Simpson’s House of Seafood?”

See recommendation for historic status here.

Wow, how random. The building, shown above, looks rather ordinary.

The pdf above says:

“After careful consideration, the staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Review Board designate Billy Simpson’s House of Seafood and Steaks, 3815 Avenue, NW, as a landmark to be entered in the D.C Inventory of Historic Sites. It is further recommended that the nomination be forwarded to the National Register of Historic Places.

The two-story brick commercial/residential building at 3815 Georgia Avenue was constructed in 1923 as one in a four-unit row on the west side of Georgia Avenue, a largely commercial but decidedly mixed-use corridor. The row was designed in the typical, early-twentieth-century, two-part commercial block, with apartments over stores. As originally conceived, the buildings are not pure examples of a style, but reflect cost-conscious efficiency in design and plan, with minimal historicist detail in the form of a prominent cornice evocative of a number of eclectic revival styles.”

Do you think this is a good choice to be designated a historic site?

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