This place has been on the market for a while and I do wish I could find a non MRIS picture, but 1641 4th St NW is up for sale. According to a 1957 study of NorthWest 1 churches, it served as a house church. That’s sort of like a storefront church, but instead of a store, worshipers used a house. Up until last year or two years ago, a small sign reading “Faith Temple” was near the door of this
Posted in Churches, neighborhood historyI’ve figured out where the bells that ring the hours come from. I was walking near Immaculate Conception on 8th and N one evening and heard the bells there, sounding like they were coming from the church. All this while I was guessing it was coming from LeDroit or over by Howard.
Si (of MVSQ) mentioned that sound bounces around on the buildings, which could explain my confusion.
There was a bit of a back and forth this week on one of the list serves about an announcement and Washington City Paper article that the Metropolitan Police Department’s 3rd District will be enforcing parking regulations on Sundays. About…
Posted in ChurchesSo the neighborhood was abuzz yesterday when an email was sent out by Michelle M from Councilman Jack Evans’ Office about the Michael Sendar property (slum) at the corner of 9th and Rhode Island Ave NW. Here is the email…
Posted in community development, Churches, DC Gubment, ANC 2C, Shaw, vacant propertyOn our walk to the Logan Whole Foods this morning, the missus and I made a detour to check out Veranda and the progress that has been made. It looks FANTASTIC…the menu is great and I hope that the food…
Posted in liquor licenses, Churches, ANC 2CI am not going to lie to you…what I thought going into this meeting is not what I took away. Heck after a call out by the moderator, Dr. , I cringed inside as I muttered ‘here we go again’….
Posted in I am an ass..., Churches, community development, ShawHello friends. I am sorry for the silence but it was a much needed break from work and life last weekend… So I get back to DC after a few days in Upstate NY and I find an email informing…
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