14th Street Heights

4700 14th Street, NW Becomes Dance Studio (Since April)

By Prince Of Petworth

We looked at this spot a number of months ago and had wondered what would go in. This past weekend I picked up a flyer announcing that it is Capitol Movement Studio. Their Web site says the space has been open since April:

“In April 2009, CMI also opened the Capitol Movement Studio, located on 14th and Crittenden Streets, NW in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood. The studio is as diverse as our organization, offering classes in Ballet, Pilates, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro Cuban, Salsa, Modern and more…We strive to keep participation fees low to ensure that all who are interested in training can afford to do so.”

Sounds super cool.

Judging Buildings – Bus Barn on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

When we admired the Bryant Street pumping station a couple of weeks ago, someone recommended checking out the Bus Barn on upper 14th Street. It’s a bit tough to appreciate it from these photos because it takes up a whole city block. I sadly couldn’t get it in all one photo. But it is pretty sweet. The cross streets are Allison and Buchanan, I believe. Pretty nice for a bus barn, yeah?

Borderline Neighborhood To Finally Get A Name Of Its Own! Tivoli or Tivoli North

By Prince Of Petworth

Well, I’m dying to here what you guys think about this one! There’s always been lots of controversy about upper 14th Street and which neighborhood it falls under. Just last week we were discussing whether or not the Red Derby was in Petworth or Columbia heights. Renaming neighborhoods or parts of neighborhoods has always been controversial. Case in point – North of Mass Ave or NOMA.

So here’s the scoop. Currently, there are discussions about renaming the area on 14th Street from Monroe north to Shepherd. The name will be – Tivoli North. Or Tivoli North Corridor. Personally, I think it’s a great name. I know that Columbia Heights technically goes as far north as Spring St. Road but I believe the area from Monroe Street on north has it’s own distinct flavor. So what do you think about the name Tivoli North – Thumbs up or down? Any alternative suggestions?

Mural of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Upper 14th Street was a treasure trove for me this week. This one is pretty sweet, yeah? Check out how there is an “open” sign right in the middle. Sadly, I didn’t go in to see what type of store this is. Anyone from North Country recognize it?

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