Sometime this year, the Social Safeway at 1855 Wisconsin Ave. will shut its doors and be torn down. The mid-century suburban style grocery store will eventually be replaced by a brand new “lifestyle center” grocery store.
What does that mean? See after the jump:
Filed under Development
Running between N and O St. is a road that is mostly called Dumbarton St. However, in more than a few places it is called Dumbarton Ave. For instance, Dumbarton United Methodist Church uses the address “3133 Dumbarton Avenue”. Also, several homes are labeled with “Dumbarton Ave.” Hell, as shown above, Google Maps can’t make up its mind and just calls it both.
So what’s the deal? Why the split personality? For the answers, follow GM back through the 18th and 19th centuries after the jump:
Filed under History
On January 13th, Smithsonian National Museum of American History director (and neighbor of GM) Brent Glass will give a speech for the Citizens Association of Georgetown at the Coldwell Banker auditorium in Washington Harbor.
Mr. Glass has overseen the Museum of American History during a time of great change. It only recently reopened after a multi-year renovation project that modernized the dated interior and features a new centerpiece for the Star Spangled Banner.
But perhaps what this Georgetown resident has received the most attention for recently was for graciously humoring Stephen Colbert in his quest to get his portrait in the Smithsonian:
Vodpod videos no longer available.RSVP to CAG at 202-337-7313 to reserve space at the meeting.
Filed under Events
Spring is only a few short months away. To help you get through the gray days of winter check out these warm Georgetown photos after the jump:
Filed under Around Town
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