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Brickskeller

The Brickskeller: Dupont’s Legendary Basement of Beers

May 12, 2025May 7, 2025 by ghostsofdc
Brickskeller 1980s basement bar

Brickskeller was an iconic DC institution that many locals remember fondly. Learn about its slow demise and the beer renaissance that arrived in DC, as well as a look back at the 1957 advertisement for its opening.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1950s, Brickskeller, Dupont Circle 7 Comments

Want a Job? Check out the Brickskeller Cocktail Waitress Ad from December 10th, 1968

December 20, 2021February 12, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Brickskeller cocktail waitress

Take a look back at the Brickskeller ad for a cocktail waitress from Dec 10th, 1968. See what the job entailed and discover why this old favorite still holds a special place in the hearts of many.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1960s, Brickskeller 1 Comment
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