Petworth

Happy 100th Anniversary to Engine Co. 24 – The Pride of Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks for always being there.

Great turnout for the celebration Sunday afternoon.

From DCFD:

“Engine Company 24 was placed in service on November 29, 1911 at 3702 Georgia Ave NW. The fire house was sold to Metro and the site was turned into a Metro Station subway stop. The front of the fire house was moved around the corner on New Hampshire Ave and is used by Metro as a transformer station . In May of 1994 the company moved into their new fire house at 5101 Georgia Ave NW. The new fire house was designed by member of the company and built by Metro.”


Captain Engine Co. 24 Christopher Sefton at the podium, Chief Kenneth Ellerbe seated, Council Member Muriel Bowser seated, VP IAFF Local 36 Charles Hottinger seated

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Holy Cow – Chez Billy’s Exterior Looking Sweet in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Holy freaking awesome. Ed. Note: Those who’ve not followed from the beginning might not get my enthusiasm. But trust me, this is huge for the neighborhood. It’s been such a long wait for Chez Billy’s (nee the old Billy Simpson’s place) coming to 3815 Georgia Ave, NW in Petworth. We’re getting so close. (See a rendering of the inside here.) So how do you think the exterior has turned out so far?

Hard to imagine it looked like this in September:

Good Deal or Not? “WALKING CLOSET” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3807 Kansas Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“SPECTACULAR RENOVATION OF THIS INROW HOUSE. ENJOY THE BRAND NEW GOURMET KITCHEN, WITH CUSTOM MADE CABINETRY, WHITE ARABESCATO CARRARA MARBLE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, WINE COOLER, KITCHEN ISLAND. GREAT SPACE OUTDOOR FOR COOK OUTS. MAGNIFICENT MASTER BEDROOM WITH HIGH CEILINGS, OUTDOOR TERRACE, WALKING CLOSET, AND BATHROOMS WITH WHITE CARRARA MARBLE. FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $669,900. Walking closet or not that seems a tad high to me. What do you think it’ll end up going for?

Coffin’s Coffin

By Prince Of Petworth

I swear I’m not a morbid guy – Rock Creek Church cemetery simply has so much to see (as others have noted) especially in autumn.

King and I Re-Opens in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what is up with the King and I Pizza? I’ve tried to order pizza a few times but the phone goes straight to a fax. I finally got someone to answer tonight and I tried to order pizza and they said they aren’t selling pizza this week? They changed the menu apparently, but when I asked what they were selling now the woman could only tell me they had fried tilapia. Other than that she didn’t know what was on the menu. Seriously? Any insight you might have would be greatly appreciated.”

The King and I located at 847 Upshur St, NW has reopened under new management. I know there were some ambitious plans for the space but apparently they fell through. I’m sorry I can’t share more details because I don’t want to jeopardize plans for a new space. In any event, I briefly chatted with the new management and I’m happy to say they were extremely nice. I also am pleased to see the glass partition remains down. Small victories.

A look at the new menu after the jump. (more…)

The 5pm Post – Make GA Avenue a Great Street – on Thur. Nov. 17

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick

From an email:

“Dear Georgia Avenue Business Owners, Nonprofits & Stakeholders,

Recently, the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force petitioned Mayor Gray to keep $1.44 million in funding for the Georgia Avenue Great Streets Project. The funds are available for business development. Several GA Avenue Business Owners and Stakeholders met and decided that we need/want to participate in “Making GA Avenue a Great Street”.

Please join us and invite other Stakeholders to discuss – What we want the GA Avenue business community to look like and what we need to do to Make GA Avenue a Great Street – on Thur. Nov. 17, 2011
@ 7pm at G II Lounge & Restaurant, 2632 Georgia Avenue, NW, WDC 20001
( GA Avenue & Fairmont St., NW). PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO OTHERS!!!

If you have questions please contact me at [email protected]
or (202) 549-0176,

Take Charge!”

A possible first step for a Georgia Ave Business Improvement District?

Good Deal or Not? “Live your dreams” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3914 New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Featured in Saturday’s WASH POST! Live your dreams in this stunning renovation of a classic row home! Fast, easy access to METRO only 2-blks away. PARKING! 4/3/1 incl. 1/1 in-law suite w/ front & year entrances! 2 outdoor decks, original wood flrs, FP Mantles & Banisters! SS & Granite KIT, Cathedral Ceilings in Mstr Suite & exposed brick throughout the home! Go with a winner!”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

It’s interesting to contrast this one to the un-renovated one up the block that we looked at last week.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $550,000.

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