To really “get” this piece, don’t focus on the toilet the artist dumped on the sidewalk, focus on the toilets the artist didn’t dump on the sidewalk.
The Morning Metropolitan
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- 34th St. house sells for 21% above list.
- Rabid raccoon on the loose.
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Now and a Long Time Ago: TJ and M
It’s been a while since GM has written a new entry for the Now and a Long Time Ago series, but today he ends the wait. Unfortunately he had some technical difficulties and can’t publish the “swipe” photo. Static photos will have to suffice.
Today’s location is the southeast corner of Thomas Jefferson St. and M. It currently houses Juicy Couture, but for over 100 years this building housed the Birch Funeral Home.
Started in 1861 by Joseph F. Birch, this funeral home served Georgetown until the mid 1960s. Joseph apparently was a cabinetmaker too (which makes sense given the similarity between a cabinet and a coffin).
By 1892, the phrase “and sons” was appended to the name, suggesting a multi-generational concern. Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Photo by Jacquesofalltrdes.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- Good Stuff Eatery which GM heard was going to open on Friday, is in fact opening today.
- Man jumps from the Key Bridge, but apparently survived. Sounds like it might have been a suicide attempt, but as this incredibly bro-y video shows, it’s quite possible to survive a jump from the Key Bridge. BUT DON”T TRY THIS AT HOME.
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Tree Watering Optional this Week
Photo by Jon Hayes Photography.
GM endeavors to remind his readers to keep watering street trees all summer long. He even forgoes advertising to put up a banner on the right to remind you (in truth, he probably wouldn’t get much for advertisements anyway).
But the truth is that it’s not necessary to water young street trees every single week. Some weeks there’s just simply is enough rain to make do. And this week is one of those weeks.
Overwatering is as much a threat to young trees as underwatering. So from now on, GM will try to keep the badge updated on the right to let you know whether you need to water your trees or not. Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- The building that houses the Gap has an incredible history.
- Good Stuff Eatery is finally supposed to open today.
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Make Way For Ducklings!
GM received a tip from a reader several weeks ago. She had noticed a duck in front of her neighbor’s house:
Yesterday morning, I was again in front of my neighbor’s house, and noticed with surprise that one of the ducks was lying in that same flower bed again. I conjectured that she might be a female who was laying some eggs, or sitting on a nest. Out of motherly concern, I brought out a basin of water to put near her in case she got thirsty or wanted a little bath. Yesterday evening, I checked again and the duck was not there – did not see any eggs. I couldn’t resist checking again this morning, and sure enough, the duck was back, nestled under the ferns.
Fast forward to the other day, and a whole nest full of new ducklings!
The tipster was nervous how the ducks would manage in the middle of Georgetown. But with the help of some neighbors, the new family made its way down to the canal:
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