Two years ago, I wrote a piece on Anne Royall, a worthy subject if I ever had one. A strong 19th century female who was not only involved in an urban legend, but lived on the Hill, was tried and convicted of being “a common scold” at that time, and ended up being buried in Congressional Cemetery? […]
Earlier today, Councilmember Charles Allen shared good news regarding the intersection at 8th and A Streets NE: Thank you @DDOTDC Director Marootian for taking a personal look at intersection of 8th & A St NE today. One of many intersections we’re working on that need pedestrian improvements & all-way stops. pic.twitter.com/VOhGZS2cPc — Charles Allen (@charlesallen) […]
Sushi Hachi Sneakily Opened on Barracks Row, Serving Fish Flown in Each Morning (Washington City Paper) Tuesday Tidbits: Short and Sweet (JDLand) Atlas District Eats Up Bar Elena’s Alternative Vibe (Eater DC) 15 Washington, D.C.-themed gifts actually worth buying (Curbed DC) All Aboard, CAVA fans: The Union Station location opens tomorrow (Washington City Paper)
I have previously written about scientific equipment built on Capitol Hill, as well as how the shops of the Navy Yard were used for non-Naval purposes. What I did not realize –until I came across an article in the Washington Evening Star of March 29, 1854– was that these two things had come together at […]