The Georgetown Metropolitan

Photo by RobertTotmn.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Cat Cafe adds yoga. Singularity approaches ceaselessly.
• What $3,000 gets you in Georgetown (and some other places)

2800 block of M St.

Park(ing) Day returns to Georgetown this Friday! And to celebrate, the BID is once again arranging for four “parklets” to be created for the day.

The purpose of the day is to challenge people to consider what exactly is the best use of public space: the storage of a handful of people’s cars or the creation of a vibrant pedestrian zone?

The parklets have been successful in Georgetown over the few years that the BID has helped set them up. And two of the old parklet spaces are returning, including the parklet seen above in front of Luke’s Lobsters, and the space in front of Baked and Wired. Two new locations are debuting this year: the space in front of the Urban Land Institute (which is right next to Baked & Wired, so it’ll probably just be one big one) and one parklet by DC Water “at the intersection of K and Wisconsin”. Continue reading →

Photo by Paul Goddin.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Lots of GU grads have life given to them on a silver platter. Some literally so.
• A nice primer on the upcoming campus plan process.

While the storefront has a modern feel with its gigantic sports posters, 3140 M St. has a rather old facade. Today GM plugged in a photo of the store window from 1922. At the time is hosted the Kendrick Harrison Furniture Co.

Shorpy took a look at this photo back in 2008. A commenter had this to add:

Kendrick-Harrison Furniture Co. was located in Georgetown at 3140 M street. They opened in the fall of 1922, advertising furniture, bedding, carpets and stoves. Additionally they claimed to be the “Headquarters for Toys in Georgetown.” By 1926 they were bankrupt with their goods being sold at auction on March 3rd of that year.

The clairvoyant next door was Mme. Trent, located at 3138 M street, above the Hench Shoe Store. She was an all-around low cost palmist.

Will tell you when and whom you will marry; tells of friends and enemies; your SECRET TROUBLES; the cause and remedy; in fact, tells everything; locates absent ones, reunites the separated and causes quick and happy marriages with the one you love; overcomes your rivals and enemies; gives infallible advice on all affairs of life, including business, law, health, changes, travel, patents, investments, etc. LOW FEE.

Hours Daily 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
50 cents
3138 M street N.W.

3100 block of N St.

Photo by Mike Maguire.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Lots of high priced real estate sales in Georgetown these days.
• A scavenger hunt in Georgetown.

Montrose Park

GM’s got a creative, thirteen year old neighbor, who apparently knows her way around iMovie. She and her friend made this oddly affecting short film with puppets set to “Say Something”. Give her some clicks!

Photo by Chicabrandita.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The plan for micro-units having fallen through, the old Latham Hotel has been sold again. It is likely to be returned to use as a hotel or perhaps a mix of hotel and luxury apartments.
• Laduree confirms that they’re coming to DC. GM has previously reported that they’re coming to Georgetown.