The Georgetown Metropolitan

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• George Beall, a descendant of one of the founders of Georgetown, who also prosecuted Spiro Agnew, has died.
• Seven mil for a condo seems crazy, but this one looks worth it.

3500 block of Water St.

Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

Yesterday a writer at the Washington City Paper mused whether Kalorama is the “New Georgetown”? While the article was really more an excuse to explore Kalorama and didn’t really get around to answering the question, it reminded GM of the interesting history of the two neighborhoods. Kalorama has been the “New Georgetown” for so long that we got a new bridge out of it.

The development of the Kalorama neighborhood took off in the 1890s. Perfectly timed for the gilded age, it was were Washington’s wealthy barons built their castles. Georgetown, on the other hand, had lost its municipal independence and was headed on a downward trend that would not reverse until the 1930s. Hell, it even lost its name as this was during the short lived attempt to rename the neighborhood “West Georgetown”. Continue reading →

Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Jackie Kennedy’s home is a steal now, so long as you consider still extremely expensive a steal.
• Nice piece on Martin’s.

1200 block of 36th St.

We had a little SNAFU at the Breakfast With Santa with the printer, so some photos took a little too long to print. If you are someone who had to leave before you got your photo, please come back to Volta Park sometime and check the bulletin board outside the rec center. A handful of photos that got left behind are taped to the wall. Perhaps yours is there?

The event was a huge success for the Friends of Volta Park and we should have raised enough money to install a new tire-style swing in the playground for next summer. Thanks to all that attended!

Photo by Joe Flood.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Some troubling robberies on the C & O Canal recently.
• Swiss Watch Works has closed.

1000 block of 29th St.

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Smith Point for sale.
• If you have a lot of money and hate color, this might be the place for you.

1300 block of 33rd St.