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Dumbarton Oaks Park

This week for Now and Long Time Ago, GM stops by 33rd and M St. The old photo comes courtesy of Black Georgetown Remembered. The book says the photo is from the 1920s, but GM is skeptical. It looks like a much older photo, more like 1860s. But that’s just a guess.

Nowadays a large surface parking lot covers the southeast corner, but an old federal style building once stood there (and did well into the 20th century).

On the right is the Monticello House. According to Black Georgetown Remembered, it was host to a variety of black social groups. It was obviously torn down at some point, probably the mid 20th century.

Photo by Elvert Barnes.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Reminder: Nathan’s reunion at Martin’s tonight.
• Bar au Vin finally opens this weekend.

3100 block of R St.

Here is footage of the fantastic Black Georgetown Remembered event held at Georgetown University last month. Enjoy!

Photo by Elvert Barnes.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Paper Moon will soon be Flavio.
• Some Georgetown restaurants nominated for this year’s RAMMY’s.

C & O Canal

Photo by David.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• A great profile of Gunter Stern and the Georgetown Ministry Center.
• A look at the new wine bar next to Chez Billy Sud.

1300 block of 31st St.

With the return of genuine warmth this week, we can feel confident that, beyond a few temporary cold fronts, spring is here. And with spring in Georgetown comes a series of annual and beloved events. Here are GM’s favorites:

The Georgetown House Tour

First of the two grand dame tours, the Georgetown house tour will be held this year on April 23rd. It is held every year to benefit St. John’s Episcopal church. As the title states, this tour gives you a chance to walk through 8-10 of Georgetown’s nicest homes. The patrons party is always the place to hobnob with the nobbiest hobs.

The Georgetown Garden Tour

Of the two tours, the Garden Tour is probably GM’s favorite. Like the house tour, you get a chance to look behind the gates of 8 or so homes, but GM just thinks there’s something more interesting about gardens than interiors. This tour will be held on May 7th, and is run by the Georgetown Garden Club. Continue reading →