The Georgetown Metropolitan

This week for Now and a Long Time Ago, GM returns once again to the great William R. Ross Postcard Collection. This time it’s a shot of the Potomac shoreline sometime in the 1910s or 1920s.

Right off the bat, it’s not the most exciting historic overlay. You notice Healy Hall and the Washington Canoe Club, both of which appear pretty much the same today. But look closer and you can see how much this part of Georgetown has changed.

For instance, check out the steam train chugging by:

The B&O Railroad sent trains down these tracks until the 1980s. Continue reading →

Photo by Alyson Hurt.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• J Paul’s had a brief kitchen fire yesterday, but it appears not to have been too serious.
• Guy arrested on K St. after firing a gun.

3700 block of Water St.

Photo by Mr. Gray.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Catching up with the K-Pop star who now goes to Georgetown.
• Background of the people behind Zannchi, the new Korean restaurant at Volta and Wisconsin (which is great!)

Dumbarton Oaks

After a few seasons of showing kids movies outdoors in Rose Park, the Friends of Rose Park are trying something new: adult films. Wait, that didn’t sound right. Rather: films for adults. Continue reading →

Photo by Alyson Hurt.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• It looks like you might have to take Dramamine before you walk into the Lilly Pulitzer.
• It was coming, but it’s still sad that Bistro Francais is now closed.

Tudor Place

Reminder: The Friends of Volta Park will be celebrating their 20th year with their annual spring cocktail party on June 10th. It’s always a great opportunity to come out and see (or meet) your neighbors and support a great cause.

The party this year will be focused on acknowledging the debt the neighborhood owes to the original board who organized and worked with the city to save Volta Park from decades of neglect.

So buy your tickets and come on out June 10th from 7 – 9 at Georgetown Visitation!

Photo by Francesca Castelli.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Nice shot of old streetcars leaving the Car Barn on M St.
• Reminder: Q & A Cafe this Friday with Julia Reed at Tudor Place.