Now and Then: Kendrick Harrison Furniture

Sports Zone

While the storefront has a modern feel with its gigantic sports posters, 3140 M St. has a rather old facade. Today GM plugged in a photo of the store window from 1922. At the time is hosted the Kendrick Harrison Furniture Co.

Shorpy took a look at this photo back in 2008. A commenter had this to add:

Kendrick-Harrison Furniture Co. was located in Georgetown at 3140 M street. They opened in the fall of 1922, advertising furniture, bedding, carpets and stoves. Additionally they claimed to be the “Headquarters for Toys in Georgetown.” By 1926 they were bankrupt with their goods being sold at auction on March 3rd of that year.

The clairvoyant next door was Mme. Trent, located at 3138 M street, above the Hench Shoe Store. She was an all-around low cost palmist.


Will tell you when and whom you will marry; tells of friends and enemies; your SECRET TROUBLES; the cause and remedy; in fact, tells everything; locates absent ones, reunites the separated and causes quick and happy marriages with the one you love; overcomes your rivals and enemies; gives infallible advice on all affairs of life, including business, law, health, changes, travel, patents, investments, etc. LOW FEE.

Hours Daily 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
50 cents
3138 M street N.W.
GM took a look at this same building a few years ago himself. Despite the general shabbiness of its current state, the facade has so much potential to return to its old elegant state:

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