Archive for June, 2007
HPRB Approves Construction Fence for 627-631 H St NW (Chinatown)
Yeni Wong is about to fence in her first project underneath the friendship arch. 627-631 H St NW are the former homes for Lei Garden and China Doll. Both buildings are *not* historic and have been approved for demolition. The buildings will make way for a new office+retail project. Wong’s second project (Gallery Square), which […]
Mass Ave Traffic Mess Expected Tomorrow Morning (Between North Capitol & 2nd NW)
Call us clueless, but we’re still trying to figure out what the event is.. Thanks to Anon for letting us know that the special event will be the Official Dedication of the Victims of Communism Memorial. This is to advise the public that due to a special event scheduled on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, the […]
National History Day Comes To Gallery Place (June 13)
PRWeb has details on a mid-day Wednesday event at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. As part of National History Day, 22 students will present their projects at the Reynolds Center (8th & G St NW) reflecting this year’s theme “Triumph and Tragedy in History” between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Performances […]
Skate Park?
Anyone who walks down 7th St towards Pennsylvania Ave will witness skateboarders zipping around the plaza in front of the PNC Bank. Especially on a nice weekend day. The ‘boarder above multitasks; he can skate and talk on the mobile at the same time. Are these guys and gals a visual nuisance or simply part […]