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This week on Georgetown Time Machine, GM is visiting Krupsaw’s Antique. It was located 1420 Wisconsin Ave. The photo above, taken in 1965, is part of the DC Historical Society’s archives.

The shop is now the M & T Bank:

But it more famously was the home of Commander Salamander from 1977 until 2010: Continue reading →

Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• An argument that Georgetown is DC’s best craft beer neighborhood.
• GU shuts down amid the coronavirus.

1600 block of 32nd St.

Shop Made in DC, the store that specializes in selling products strictly from DC-based creators, is moving its Georgetown location up the street a bit. The store, which opened last year at 1242 Wisconsin, shipped its goods up to 1533 Wisconsin Ave. over the weekend. It will reopen at the new location Thursday. Continue reading →

Photo by Butch.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Life in quarantine for Georgetowners.
• Three more people tied to Christ Church have come down with coronavirus.

2500 block of Q St.

After a long wait, the L.A. Burdick Chocolate shop is finally open at 1319 Wisconsin Ave. And it’s a really swell looking place.

The warmly decorated shop breaks up the deep and narrow space into a couple different areas. Chocolates dominate the front section, with luxurious looking treats both sold separately and in prepackaged boxes. A little further back and you’ll find the pastry counter, where coffee and “drinking chocolate” orders can also be placed. Continue reading →

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• If you attended Christ Church in the last couple weeks, you are advised to self-quarantine.
• One of JFK’s old houses is for sale.

3500 block of Prospect St.