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The Capitol One Bank branch located at the corner of Q and Wisconsin Ave. is slated to be shut down. Its last day of operation will be May 18th.

A branch has been here since 1996, when Chevy Chase Bank constructed the current building. Prior to that, it was an Exxon station. Like all Chevy Chase Bank branches, it became a Capital One when the later bought out the former in 2009.

This is the third bank branch to close in Georgetown over the last couple years. The HSBC and M&T banks closed in 2020 and 2021 respectively. GM has long been a vocal critic of there being too many bank branches in Georgetown. And it would be hypocritical of him to now bemoan the fact that he was actually a Capital One customer and lives right around the corner from this soon-to-close branch. What’s good for the goose…

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU still recording over 100 covid cases a week.
• Former Key Bridge Exxon site possibly heading to foreclosure.

GM’s back with another Tiktok video. This time it’s a countdown of the ten oldest shops in Georgetown. Ennjoy!

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Takeout Tuesday today is Mason’s lobster rolls and the new Noosh restaurant in upper Georgetown.
• Great shot of a steam engine idling by the Georgetown waterfront.

A notable commercial property has hit the market. The L’Enfant Gallery building at the corner of Wisconsin and P is for sale. The asking price is $7.25 million.

Here is a description from the listing:

Historic Commercial/Residential Space For Sale! Rare opportunity to own 19th Century landmark property on one of the most prominent corners in historic Georgetown. Three story Italianate style building with 10 foot ceilings on each above ground level . A lower level large basement is used for storage. For many years the building included residential space with multiple two-bedroom units. Presently two floors are used as gallery space. The top floor has been converted into a spacious two Bedroom apartment flooded with natural light streaming from the walls of windows. The building has been featured in several Hollywood movies due to its optimum setting and noted architecture such as eight sets of double Palladian windows with sweeping views across the city. Whether residential or commercial use, the location is in the heart of Georgetown with excellent traffic. First time on the market in 25 years. Building is a mixed use property and can be used as commercial, residential, or both as it is currently set up.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Live in an old police station.
• Thinking about buying or selling a house this year? Here’s some advice from Georgetown brokers.