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4034 Georgia Ave, NW
Coming Soon Brightwood Mart – Your Neighborhood Convenience Store. This is the former temporary Safeway pharmacy used while the new Petworth Safeway was being built. It’s at Taylor and Georgia across the street from the YES! Organic Market. Nevermind the name – I was just thinking we could use another good bodega on Georgia Ave…
14th and Colorado Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending a shot of Swampoodle‘s new coming soon signage. Their facebook page says:
“Stop by soon to our home on the corner of 14th and Colorado NW! #WashingtonDC #DC #comingsoon #location #neighborhood”
and they also share a shot of the upstairs space:
“Our upstairs bar is coming along beautifully! What are you most excited to be served in this magnificent space? #comingsoon #newrestaurant #bar #foodie”
14th and Colorado Ave, NW
We’ve been waiting a long time to see what the heck is going on with the old cleaners at 14th and Colorado Ave, NW. Brightwood Bar and Restaurant out – Swampoodle in! Their Facebook page says:
“Hey #DC! We are working hard to bring you an exciting new restaurant to the area! Follow along as we bring you updates from the ground up. #new #localfood #comingsoon”
“We are eager for you to come join us at the bar for brunch! Delicious food and brunch cocktails await you.”
“On a bright and sunny DC day you and your family will love enjoying a meal on our outside patio!”
“Although it may not feel like it today, Spring is here and that means we are that much closer to opening our doors! We can’t wait for you to sit in our chairs and have a burger at Swampoodle DC!”
Nevermind that Swampoodle was an old neighborhood name nowhere near here (by Union Station today) – this sounds promising! Stay tuned.
Streets of Washington covers some of DC’s most interesting buildings and history and is written by John DeFerrari. John is also the author of Lost Washington DC.
The reputation of DC’s charmingly-named Swampoodle neighborhood was for its tough Irish street brawlers. Both the Irish toughs and their swampy ground are now gone, but one immense institution has remained there through it all, the Government Printing Office at H and North Capitol Streets, NW. The printing office—nicknamed “The Swamp” in its early days—has been one of Washington’s most contradictory institutions. Once a grimy factory of hard-working laborers culled largely from the surrounding rough-and-tumble neighborhood, for 150 years it’s also been an elite producer of elegant government documents, including extraordinary hand-bound volumes of the nation’s most precious records.
GPO’s 1903 building (postcard from the author’s collection).
The 1903 GPO building today (photo by the author).
There has always been a recognized need for printing official government documents; the British designated “publick printers” for this purpose in the early colonies. Benjamin Franklin was one, producing official documents for Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. After independence, the U.S. Congress continued the practice of chartering private companies to do public printing, usually at fixed rates, but as the 19th century progressed and the need for printed documents mushroomed, private companies fortunate enough to be designated as official printers were increasingly accused of fraud and corruption. Congress put an end to all that by passing a law establishing the Government Printing Office in 1861. It would be a completely government-operated facility, and its chief would carry the title of Public Printer.
To outfit the new GPO, the government purchased the printing office that Cornelius Wendell (1811-1870) had built in 1857 at the corner of H and North Capitol. Wendell had been an official printer, and most of the government’s printing work was already taking place at this site, one of the largest and most complete printing plants in the country.
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“Dear PoPville,
On Monday, May 15th, 2023 at approximately 7:30 am, my four and a half-month old puppy was attacked by another dog in Swampdoodle Park in NoMa. The dog entered the park with its owner and bolted straight for my dog, jumping him, and viciously attacking him. Luckily, my dog was at my feet, and with the help of an unidentified good samaritan, they pulled the dog off of mine, stopping the attack. Read More
3rd and L Street, NE photos courtesy NoMa BID
From the NoMa BID:
“NoMa’s newest park, Swampoodle Terrace, is ready for opening!
We’ve all heard “good things come in small packages”. Well, Swampoodle Terrace proves it! This delight-filled, small park at the corner of 3rd and L streets NE, is beautiful and inviting. It is chockablock with trees and plants, as well as useful and restful spaces for NoMa neighbors. Read More
This rental is located at 6th St NE near L St NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,850 / 2br – 790ft2 – Charming 2bd+ den/office/playroom, 1 bath condo in NoMa/H St NE (NoMa – H Street Corridor) Read More
It’s starting to feel like summer and we’ve got a whopping 350+ open houses scheduled across the District this weekend. If you were pushing your home search off until nicer weather came, now is your chance to get out and find your new home! Make sure your agent has a strategy to keep you safe while searching for your next home. To see the full Open House List, click here.
- 1031 10th Street NE — $1,179,900 — NOMA/Gallaudet
Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Ann Robertson
“In the heart of NOMA/Gallaudet, a few blocks from both bustling Union Market and the H Street/Atlas Corridor, this beautiful single-family brick row home is ideally located. Enjoy easygoing city living in one of D.C.’s most enticing neighborhoods, just a short commute to Barracks Row, Eastern Market, Ivy City, National Arboretum, The Fields at RFK, Swampoodle park, Union Station and Downtown attractions. A light-filled and warm interior renovated fully in 2015 includes: 3 Bedrooms upstairs, 2 Full baths total, 1 half bath. Main floor connected basement with 8” ceilings, 2 rooms/office/gym downstairs and 1 full bath, and kitchenette. Rear separate entrance. Significant upgrades include: bright interior painting, bathroom refresh, new 200-amp heavy-up, fully-owned solar panels, replaced water service line, replaced roof, repointed exterior brick. Features tankless water heater, dual-zone HVAC, newly painted decks and exterior. The inside of the home is perfectly proportioned. Enjoy the multiple outdoor areas, including front porch and garden, back balcony on the second floor and sizable back porch. Fully-owned solar panels both generate SRECS income (approx. $400 income per month) AND subsidize your utilities. Includes off-street parking for minivan-sized car. Located in the most sought-after part of NoMa/Gallaudet/Atlas Corridor. Walkable to so many things soon to be fully accessible in the Great Reopening! - 2500 Q Street NW #309 — $350,000 — Georgetown
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Jen Goroff
“You’ll love coming home to this sunny one-bedroom at the Gateway Georgetown, one of D.C.’s most sought-after and convenient addresses. This unit has been meticulously maintained and loved — it features picturesque views of Rock Creek Park and Dumbarton Bridge, spacious living/dining room combo and updated kitchen.” - 2222 Randolph Street NE — $625,000 — Woodridge
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Valerie Blake
“This lovely Tudor home adjacent to Barnard Hill Park awaits a discerning buyer. Features include 4 stories, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, a fireplace, unpainted wood doors and moldings, and a recently renovated, chef’s kitchen that is open to the dining area.” - 4600 Connecticut Avenue NW #521 — $269,900 — Wakefield
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy & Tim Hursen
“Spacious and light filled [1 BR/1 BA condo]! Open-concept living with lush park views over the neighboring green space. - 1003 Florida Avenue NE — $1,295,000 — NOMA/Gallaudet
Open Sunday 2-4 p.m. — Claude Labbe
“Sumptuous 2021 renovation; no details overlooked. 4 bed/3 bath with rental income in the basement or use the entire home for yourself. Union Market living at it’s best!”
3rd and L Street, NE courtesy NoMa BID
From a press release:
“The NoMa Parks Foundation, an affiliate of the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID), announced today that it has acquired the parcel at 1100 Third Street NE, at the corner of Third and L Streets NE. The now-vacant property, which consists of 5,800 square feet of land, will be turned into a public park owned by the District of Columbia government.
“This parcel is the long lost twin sister to the adjacent, award-winning Swampoodle Park, which opened in 2018, and has become a neighborhood favorite for both people and pets,” said Robin-Eve Jasper, President of the NoMa Parks Foundation. “We look forward to working with the community and our DC government agency partners to deliver the perfect bookend to complement Swampoodle Park and bring yet another remarkable new park to NoMa for the community to share and enjoy for years to come.”
The NoMa Parks Foundation purchased the property at 1100 Third Street NE from Jemal’s 1100 3rd LLC for $3.4 million. Read More
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“This is Frankie from NoMa. She is a two year old Pit bull boxer mix that was adopted from Mutt Love Rescue about a month ago. Her favorite activities include zoomies around our apartment, playing with friends at Swampoodle park, and snuggling with her mom and dad.”
“Eviee (SW, DC) – ‘I’m not one of those complicated, mixed-up cats. I’m not looking for the secret to life… I just go on from day to day, taking what comes.”
Frank Sinatra”
