RSS FeedCourtyard Marriott and Gordon Biersch Closing On Nov 1 For Renovations (900 F St NW)
A regular PQ Living reader pointed out to us that the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (900 F St NW) and the Gordon Biersch restaurant on the first floor at the corner of 9th and F St NW will be closing for renovations on November 1. Quick checks show the hotel unavailable for reservations beginning October 31. This is one of the pioneering chain hotels in Penn Quarter having opened in 1999. Almost 20 years is a good run before needing a refresh.
This Washington Business Journal article has all the interesting details.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting On Sept 18 (Topic: Convention Center’s 9th St Facade)
Representatives from Events DC will present upcoming changes to the 9th Street facade of the Convention Center at the September Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting which will take place on Tuesday, September 18 at the Convention Center.
There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested per below. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 8:30 amLocation
The Walter Washington Convention Center
South Building L Street entrance – Room 102AB is to the leftMetro: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center exit at M Street
Walk through the Convention Center, cross L Street, enter the South BuildingAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:55 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeaker + Topic
William Leibner – Events DC Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Will Leibner’s presentation will show some of the dramatic changes planned for the Convention Center’s facade along 9th Street. These changes will allow for more commercial shops and casual dining venues long an enhanced, upgraded sidewalk. The improvements will complement the changes that have been taking place along 9th Street over the past several years and anticipate a more animated environment when the apple
store opens in the Carnegie Library.RSVP Details
RSVP via email by Noon on Friday, September 14 to:Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations. If you are a neighborhood resident indicate ‘Self’ or you
Franklin School Redevelopment Work Stopped (13th and K St NW)
We were disappointed to read this news about how the Franklin School rehab project has been halted by the DC government. The building is undergoing renovation and transformation into the permanent home of Planet Word’s linguistic museum. It would seem obvious that major details such as tin ceilings and wainscoting are historic elements of an interior or at least prominent enough that the lead developer would pause and ask. We’ve followed Franklin School since it was a homeless shelter. Its historic value to the city is without doubt and we hope that this project gets back on track.
Cribs XXXIII: Private Roof Deck In Penn Quarter
We’re back at the Clara Barton at 616 E St NW to look at a penthouse unit, Unit 1150, for sale at an asking price of $1,049,900. These units amount to being a 3 story row house with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms plus a private roof deck embedded in the side of this 12 story condo building. This unit includes a loft area overlooking a 2 story living room. Building amenities include an outdoor rooftop pool, rooftop deck with gas grills, theater room, business center, and club room. Rental parking is available in the garage below the building as no units in this building have deeded parking.
616 E St NW – Unit 1150 [Redfin listing DC10307688] [Photo tour with floorplan]
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