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WaPo Shops In Penn Quarter/Gallery Place
Jason points us to a WaPo article that talks about shopping in various parts of the District. Our neighborhood is first on their list!
Polly Esther’s To Have Its "Last Dance"
It finally had to happen…demolition started on the buildings lining the north side of F Street between 11th and 12th. GP Living speculates that Polly Esther’s, a long running Washington DC dance spot at 605 12th Street, where you could Shake Your Groove Thing, do the Safety Dance and get Back In Black will soon […]
Clara Barton’s Civil War Office Restoration Garners National Attention
Have you walked by the door at 437 7th Street between the hair salon and the Clara Barton/Lafayette 7th Street parking entrance and noticed some subtle changes on the outside? Behind the door and tucked away on the third floor of the building is the former office of Clara Barton, the nurse who secured a […]
600 Mass Ave Project Approved By HPRB, 1000 F St Project Concept Approved
Two bits of news from the Historic Preservation Review Board’s meeting from July 27. 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (and 609-631 I Street NW), HPA #06-289, concept/demolition, alteration, new Construction. Concept approved with design refinements requested. Staff report approved. Vote 10-0. 1000 F Street, NW, HPA #06-339, concept/demolition, alteration, addition. Concept plan approved. Applicant will submit […]