Last week, we looked at Acquila Wheeler and the ferry that he ran across the Anacostia River in the early days of the Federal City – and its importance to the fledgling capital. Today, we’ll look at its demise – and replacement.
PoPVille reported that Remingtons is closing after 30 years. Loose Lips examined the possibility that Tommy Wells will run for an At-Large D.C. Council seat. JDLand shared the date for an upcoming community meeting on the Capper Community Center. The Washington Post checked out the newly open Barrel on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Washingtonian checked out […]
I have previously written about the bridges that cross the Anacostia River, but long before these were built, there were other ways of crossing the river. Today we will look at one method that had considerable importance in the early years of the District of Columbia.
The nominations rolled in, readers votes, and the Washington City Paper has finally announced it’s list of the “Best of D.C.” for 2014. I was so proud last night at the announcement party to read the list and see so many Hill businesses represented. It certainly supports our neighborhood’s win for “Best Neighborhood.” Congratulations to […]
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. […]