Ted’s Bulletin History: From 1928 Brick Store to Capitol Hill’s Culinary Staple
The one-story brick at 505 8th Street SE was built for $10,000 in July 1928. Nearly a century later it’s Ted’s Bulletin.
If Walls Could Talk
What happened inside Washington, DC’s buildings. Hotels where deals got cut, rowhouses where scandals played out, embassies that hosted defections and dinners both.
A DC Story From 1321 33rd St. NW: Alexander Graham Bell, The Kennedys, General Douglas MacArthur and More
A wonderful story from GoDCer Sharon about her great great grandfather purchasing the house at 1321 33rd St. NW from Alexander Graham Bell, the Kennedys living around the corner, and General Douglas MacArthur’s wife living next door. Read the amazing DC story here!
Exploring the Chastleton Apartment Building in Washington, DC
The Chastleton broke ground at 16th and R NW in June 1919. Demand was so heavy that an annex was funded before it was finished.
The History of 520 Florida Avenue NW: From the Blue Bird Cafe to Shaw’s Tavern
From the Blue Bird Cafe and Tea Room to Shaw’s Tavern, learn the history of 520 Florida Avenue NW in Washington, DC. Discover the stories of Benny Lerner, the Baloney Bandit, and more!
If Walls Could Talk: Tivoli Theater Was “The Temple of the Arts”
You can’t walk past the Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights and not admire it, imagining what the surrounding streets were like in the late 1920s. The arrival of Harry Crandall’s new theater was a big deal for the area and let’s not forget that just a couple of years earlier, his Knickerbocker Theatre was the … Read more
If Walls Could Talk: Embassy of Ireland
St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but that is only the climax of the love affair between our country and The Emerald Isle. Everyone has, or claims to have, some link back to Ireland. My wife firmly places her heritage on that island, but alas, I trace my roots back to Ayrshire and the … Read more
If Walls Could Talk: Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
Last week’s winner of the “If Walls Could Talk” poll was Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar. They altered the look and feel of the tavern-heavy block of Pennsylvania between 2nd and 3rd St. SE and have been satisfying discerning palates with sophisticated wine and charcuterie since the fall of 2005. I’m excited to branch out … Read more
Life Begins as an Apartment Building: Exploring the History of 54 Rhode Island Ave. NW in Washington, DC”
Explore the fascinating history of 54 Rhode Island Ave. NW in Washington, DC, from its origins as an apartment building to a basketball coach’s residence to a brutal assault.”
If Walls Could Talk: Smith Commons
Curious about Smith Commons on H St. in DC? Check out our latest “If Walls Could Talk” post. The winner of our second IWCT poll is the H Street hot spot, Smith Commons (I don’t think I like that acronym). I came across some interesting stories related to the spot at 1245 H St. NE, … Read more