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German-American Heritage Foundation Sets Eyes On Hockemeyer Hall (719 6th St NW)
The German-American Heritage Foundation is looking at acquiring the building at 719 6th St NW for use as its Heritage Center in Washington DC. The organization is in the process of raising $3 million to complete the purchase and renovation of this historical building – a campaign that is to be completed in May 2007. […]
Old Convention Center Parking Lot Construction Trailer Mystery Solved (Walt Disney Is In Town!)
Thanks to Becca for sending in this new pic of the activity at the old convention center site (approx. 11th & H St NW). We see that there is an additional trailer with a camera logo and Becca also notes that there are some food tents set up. Everything came together when we received a […]
New Construction Rumors (Arena Rotisserie – 1st floor & 700 6th St NW Office Building)
Daniel wrote in this morning with a couple of new construction rumors (slightly edited): Arena Grill is actually being gutted and an “international” or “ethnic” restaurant is going in there. (521 G St NW) Construction will be starting on the Gallery Place building (where the lot is next to the Verizon Center) in the next […]
DC Snacks Delivers Gifford’s Ice Cream To Penn Quarter!
You have heard of DC Snacks, a service that is open from 8pm – 2 or 4am that delivers a variety of food and inedible products. Well, now the service delivers our neighborhood’s ice cream after hours, Gifford’s (10th & E St NW)! For Penn Quarter residents that use Peapod for groceries, DC Snacks is […]