I recently began reading Reveille in Washington, Margaret Leech’s wonderful 1941 book that describes the Civil War from the perspective of DC. In it, you get a real sense of what it was like to survive that disastrous war in the nation’s capital – and get to meet some of the remarkable characters that flocked […]
I hope all is well after the weekend’s crazy weather. How is everyone doing out there? Some on the Hill (myself included, bless you my sweet little corner of SE) have been very lucky and were largely unaffected by Mother Nature’s wrath. As for everyone else, I hope the power is restored soon, as this […]
Curbed DC has a great slideshow of the recently sold 252 10th Street, NE, which got above its asking price due to a very cool renovation. Prince of Petworth shared that Dangerously Delicious Pies has already opened their new Union Station location. JDLand reported that Donohoe is seeking residential options for 1111 New Jersey Avenue, […]
Last week, I wrote about the Coliseum, a bike-racing track on Capitol Hill, and the various famous bicyclists who raced there. Today, I’ll look at the end of bicycle racing there, and its further uses over the years.
Construction on the Lumber Shed is set to start in early July (JD Land, DC Metrocentric) Frozen Tropics reported that Ben’s Chili Bowl is looking to have roof-top seating at their new H Street restaurant. JD Land shared an update on the Boilermaker Shops. — two tenants are out but I’m thinking the spaces will […]