An 1891 Advertisement for the Heurich House
An 1891 newspaper advertisement for the Heurich House in Washington, DC, now open to the public as a museum.
Bars & Restaurants
Washington has always had a serious food and drink scene, even if most people don’t think of it that way. These posts explore the bars, restaurants, saloons, and breweries that fueled the city across the centuries.
Pizza Pioneers of Washington
Ciro Gallotti gets the credit, but Luigi Calvi was advertising pizza on 18th Street NW five years earlier, in February 1938.
Hit Up the Food Trucks at Farragut Square – A Street Vendor and His Radio-Equipped Cart in 1928
Heading to Farragut Square for lunch? Take a look back in time to 1928 when a street vendor rolls around with a radio-equipped cart. Check out the related articles for more DC history!
Growlers Go: The Irony of Banning Growlers in 1905 Washington, DC
In 1905, District authorities were fighting to ban growlers in the city, claiming access to cheap beer was damaging to society. Read about the irony of the argument and how it still rings true today.
George Chaconas and His Greek-American Community in Washington, D.C. Circa 1915
Explore the story of George Chaconas and his Greek-American community in Washington, D.C. circa 1915. Learn about his market, his family, and the other Greek families living in the area at the time.
An Ode to Charles Jacobson, Washington Financier & Brewer
Discover the story of Charles Jacobson, a Washington financier and brewer who owned the Arlington Bottling Company in 1906. Learn more about his life and his accomplishments in this blog post from Ghosts of DC.
Beer Prescriptions: Christian Heurich Brewing Company’s 1904 Ad
Did you know that the Christian Heurich Brewing Company once ran an ad in the Washington Times where they suggested that beer was so healthy and nutritious that doctors should prescribe it to their patients? Read about this amazing ad from 1904!
Big Bear Cafe and the Wild History of 1700 1st Street NW
Big Bear Cafe opened in 2007 in a Victorian storefront at 1700 1st Street NW. The corner has been a Bloomingdale grocery, a runaway-horse-owner’s stable, and an immigrant family’s neighborhood store since at least 1894.
Exploring the Streets of Swampoodle in 1895: A Column From the Washington Post
Take a step back in time to 1895 and explore the rough Irish immigrant neighborhood of Swampoodle. Read a column from the Washington Post that tells the story of three locals who boozed until the wee hours of the morning.