Archive for September, 2009
Ford’s Theatre Opens New Gift Shop
Walking down 10th Street yesterday we noticed a new retail store between the Peterson House (the house where Lincoln died) and the Lincoln House Restaurant (the new Waffle Shop). We’re saying new retail, but really the location had always been a souvenir shop; only now there is a sign on the door which reads “Ford’s […]
DC Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
Here’s what we were reading last week about neighborhood news in DC. Follow PQ Living via Facebook here and Twitter here. Columbia Heights – An amusing take on how a Columbia Heights CVS markets Snuggies in-store. [New Columbia Heights] Anacostia – The new Anacostia Public Library is making construction progress. [And Now, Anacostia] Ward 1 – Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham […]
Sunday Reading: All About The Gold Leaf Studio Building (443 Eye St NW)
Wonder what is in that building on Eye Street next to the empty lot at 5th Street with Gold Leaf Studio painted above one of the garage entrances? We’ve heard about Durkl, the streetwear clothing company located inside Gold Leaf (as we’ll call it) that makes fashion forward tops, bottoms, tees, hats and shades. Gold Leaf […]
Chinatown Gateway Arch Night Action
The Chinatown Gateway Arch on H Street at 7th Street NW was recently restored and unveiled. PQ Living reader Si captured this action shot on a Friday night and sent it in noting the rope light trim on the upper roofs. How does the Arch look now?