This is from Shaw. I kinda seem to remember that maybe we once said this was used to mount a horse way back in the day? It’s possible I might have just made that up. Anyone else ever see these in other parts of town?
What the Helen of Troy is This
“Dear PoP,
I’ve heard a lot of people noticing the giant LOVE letters in Dupont Circle, but has anyone noticed the more unique and massive WIRELESS letters at union station and DCA? One looks like its made out of (oil?) barrels and the other, which seems more fitting, has actual cords and wires making the letters (attached). Has anyone else noticed these or know more about the campaign? Any other locations to look for?”
Anyone know who’s behind this? Verizon? Any other spots around town besides Union Station and DCA?
When we looked at the park early last week the fences were still up. I finally got a chance to see it without the fences and I now see what everyone was talking about. This does feel like an awful lot of concrete. But if the city/neighborhood can set up a mini crafts fair and/or music I still think it can be a useful space.
But I do have a question – what the helen of troy are these?
This is a pretty sweet double door from Capitol Hill but I couldn’t figure out what the door knob type thing affixed to the brick is. Anyone know?
This is rather odd. It is in a little pocket park in Bloomingdale by North Capitol and Rhode Island (on the NW side).
It looks like it might be a tombstone?
This sight from a Columbia Heights front lawn really baffled me. It sorta looks like a periscope of some sort but I can’t figure out the functionality. It doesn’t seem to have a draining functionality. What the hell is this?
When we looked at a nearby house (with a cool roof deck) a reader asked if I had ever seen this one. Holy cow – what the hell is it? It seems to be all garage but it actually has a separate house address listed. It’s also got a bit of a pop up and balcony. How much living space do you think there is?
Anyone know the story with this building next to Thaiphoon at 2011 S St, NW near Connecticut Ave? Anyone know the original function? Current function?
This is one of the stranger sights I’ve seen. It’s from 9th St, NW a few blocks south of U Street. I’m thinking it clearly had to be placed there but it’s so high up. It’s just nuts. Right?
Should I have saved this for a caption contest?
“Dear PoP,
A colleague and I were just walking by 1769 (?) H Street NW and the windows had declarations proclaiming the space “your civic space” any idea what this space is and who its for? I did some googling and couldn’t find anything out.”
Hmm, I’ve now stopped by three times and it’s been closed everytime! I saw a pamphlet in the window for the newseum in the window so perhaps there is some affiliation? Or possibly some relation to the Wharton club? I’m counting on PoPville here – anyone what the story is with this space at the corner of 18th and H St, NW?
