Thanks to Andrew for sending this “Super strange contraption spotted near Dupont”.
What was this intended to transport?
I was trying to think up clever titles for this one but I shall leave that to the experts – caption contest – go!
What the Helen of Troy is This
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what’s going on with the weird influx of free McVitties digestive biscuits near the metro in Columbia Heights? I was given a free sleeve last Tuesday on my way to work. Since then, they seem to have expanded to giving out free six-pack boxes every day to anyone who will take them. They are all over 14th street!” (more…)
Stephanie asks:
“I have a mystery only you can solve. Why is this taped to the (imo amazing) vacant house at 2800 Adams Mill?”
1065 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Wut? Well if you’re gonna be making candles might as well be drinking – from a liquor license placard for The Candle Bar:
“A new class CX Multipurpose Facility specializing in candle making classes and workshops. Seating Capacity of 30. Total Occupancy Load of 46.”
Looks like it will be on the second floor in between the new falafel joint and South Moon Under: (more…)
Photo courtesy Red Arrows
A few folks have been wondering about these red military jets – it was the Red Arrows:
“With precision displays, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, showcases the excellence of the RAF and represents the UK at home and overseas.” (more…)
Photos by Eric Vitale Photography
From a press release:
“The sixth edition of Le Dîner en Blanc – Washington DC took over Freedom Plaza on Saturday, August 24 for another unforgettable night of friendship, elegance and fun.
5,000 guests, donning their best summer whites, met at departure points throughout the city, which all converged at DC’s Freedom Plaza along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between The White House and Trump International Hotel just before dusk for the sole purpose of sharing a gourmet meal with good friends in one of the city’s most celebrated locations. (more…)
Thanks to Jess for sending: ” Does anyone know what these lion (and maybe t-rex) sculptures are doing under the 3rd Street tunnel?” (more…)
2nd/3rd Mass. and H Street, NW
Lauren asks: “Anyone know the history on this building? On the corner of H & 2nd NW.”
We used to get this question like clockwork but were last asked back in 2015. We’ve previously learned that this is a ventilation shaft for the 395 highway tunnel below. The artist responsible for the awesome mural, Val E. Lewton, passed away in 2015.
Others have commented that: “It’s been known unofficially for years as the Nixon Memorial.”
Thanks to Ken for sending: “The mysterious microscope store that is never open in Dupont has sold out!” (more…)
1739 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
No one, and I mean NO ONE, seems to know what this shop with a great window but not much more (e.g. it’s never open) is all about. Do you? It’s on the east side of Connecticut Ave north of the circle between R and S. Any ideas?”
Aaron writes (and sends the photo above):
“There’s a new business there that is either DC’s newest and most secret speakeasy, or DC’s weirdest retail experiment. It purports to be “Capital Microscope Supply Company”, but how many microscopes do you have to sell to walk-ins to pay rent on the 1700 block of Connecticut?? Even better, they have rotating teaser signs posted on the door – this week it’s “Summer Hours now in effect”.
This has got to be some kind of bar or secret restaurant.”
Back in June we spoke about it and learned: (more…)