The Georgetown Metropolitan

Today GM is picking up his series: Ghosts of Markets Past. The series (so far just a single previous entry) looks a homes tucked away in the neighborhood that were once part of the constellation of small markets that once dotted Georgetown. Today GM is taking a look at 3400 Reservoir Rd.

This property has long been the home of former Old Georgetown Board member Anne Lewis and her husband, the former ANC chair, Ron Lewis. But throughout much of the 20th century is was the location of a small grocery store. (You can normally spot such buildings around the neighborhood due to the fact the front door is at the corner of the building).

The grocery store was owned and run by Albert M. Hilleary:

Hilleary was a Georgetown native born in 1876. It appears from public records that he acquired the grocery store in the mid 1920s, as his name first appears in a city directory at that point.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Remember, trash pick up slips a day due to the storm so don’t put out your trash or recycling tonight.
• Georgetown had the largest jump in median home prices in the city last year.

Although the snowstorm will cause some delay, many people around Georgetown are ready to take down their Christmas trees and chuck all festive decorations to the curb or attic. But GM will make this annual plea: Please keep up your lights!

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Penthouse sold in the Ritz Carlton sets new record price for DC.
• Three fires in Georgetown on New Years.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Tree falls on the new canal boat, but it looks like any damage is minimal.
• Remember to shovel your sidewalks!