07 Apr 2014

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: McDowell’s Grain Elevator

Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed a building in the background of last week’s column. No, not the Capitol: The building marked “McDowell & Sons Steam Elevator Grain and Linseed Meal.” Yes, there used to be a feed warehouse a few blocks from the Capitol. Today, we’ll look at the story of this unlikely business.Samuel C. […]


06 Apr 2014

Open House Round-Up for 4/06/14

Guest contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appears on her blog Real Estate On (and off!) the Hill Close in  to the Senate side with space and off-street parking for under $700k?  You’re not dreaming;  it’s here! 335 F St […]


04 Apr 2014

Weekend East City Event Round Up: H Street Voodoo Edition

Thursday, April 3 Wild Hand Workspace– 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Illustrator Elizabeth Graeber’s work has been featured in numerous national publications.  Her whimsical, vibrantly colored work will be on display at the Wild Hand Workspace in Brookland .  To read more about Graeber’s work, click here. Wild Hand Workspace is located in Studio 8, […]


04 Apr 2014

Featured Open House of the Week

This semi-detached Victorian has a surprising modern twist once you step inside. The open floor plan offers high ceilings, lots of light and TWO walk-in closets. See the full listing here and be sure to check it out on Sunday, April 6, from 1-4pm. This series is brought to you by Jason Martin, a local […]


04 Apr 2014

Tomorrow is the First Chance To See DCPS School Boundary Proposals

Did you still hear the grief and trauma of parents on the Hill reeling from the results of the DC Public School Lottery this Monday? Local “it-girl/boy”  neighborhood schools (those who’s first slots to go to in-boundary families) including Peabody Primary, Maury Elementary, and Brent Elementary are said to only to have accepted half 9 […]


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