History

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Thanks to Tom for sending this cool find:

“Spotted at 39th and Yuma it reads, “Tourist Center, 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW” and includes the old DC slogan “Washington a Capital City.” (more…)


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1302 A Street SE
1302 A Street SE

This Capitol Hill rowhome has more than a century of original details—and a separate rental suite and two-car garage: 1302 A Street SE

  • Original woodwork, tilework & built-ins

  • Second-floor balcony overlooking Capitol Hill

  • Separate 1BR/1BA rental or au pair suite

  • Private two-car garage

  • Three sets of original pocket doors

  • Large deck + Zen-inspired garden

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  • “Simply gorgeous two-bedroom, one-bath corner unit in a boutique condominium on tree-lined street. This light-filled home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout the living areas and a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a gas stove.”

  • “ Welcome to Unit #107 at Le Bourget Condominiums! This spacious condo offers over 1,000 square feet of comfortable living space with two generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The updated kitchen opens to a bright living space featuring hardwood floors, while an in-unit washer and dryer adds everyday convenience.”

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Event

Lower Georgia Ave is keeping the spice tradition alive with the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off 🙌

Local businesses will be competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award & other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for family-friendly fun to sample your fill and pick your favorite.


Remembering

9:37 AM – Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon. All passengers aboard are instantly killed and so are 125 civilian and military personnel in the building.”

From WMATA:

“Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. In solemn observance, we will pause all service across our system for one minute at 9:37 a.m.

We invite you to join us in this moment of remembrance as we honor the lives lost and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”

photo by LaTur

photo by Fritz Myer

“Brooklyn Bridge, World Trade Center, NYC 1997”