Schwartzman, Paul. “A Bittersweet Renaissance.” The Washington Post, February 23, 2006, sec. Metro. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/22/AR2006022202508.html. In his 2006 article Bittersweet Renaissance Paul Schwartzman interviews native of Washington D.C. neighborhoods such as Shaw giving them a platform to discuss the changes they have seen in they have seen in their neighborhoods and the repercussions of such changes on […]
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Prohibition and Protest
The early 1920’s saw prohibition, and plenty of D.C. establishments took big risks in trying to sell alcohol under the table. Carl Hammel on Pennsylvania and the Le Paridis on Thomas Circle both tried to hide from “dry agents” who would pull drinks out into the street and publicly pour them all out. These scenes […]
House of Ruth
The House of Ruth, operated out of a Thomas Circle home base, serves women and children harmed by domestic abuse. The organization’s annual report lists its accomplishments and talks about its services. It use of “services” compared to that of the Meridian and its amenities paint two distinctly different pictures of opportunity and wealth. These […]
Wealth of Services for Elderly in Thomas Circle
The text is blurred by snapshot, but below is relisted the “community features” and “Residential Amenities’ available to seniors who wish to live in this Meridian Senior Center on Thomas Circle. Movie nights, live concerts, aqua arobics, and a rooftop patio all exist for these individuals, a stark contrast from other local locations like the […]
The Calm Before the Storm-Chicago Tribune 1932
The Bonus March of 1932 was a rough time for all of the United State. This Chicago Tribune (May 30, 1932.) advertises the event before its atrocities. Many D.C. residents walked down to watch the scene before many of them were arrested and taken to jail in the riots and scrums that took place later […]
Elder Power
Elder Power in Thomas Circle. Politics is at the core of Thomas Circle because Thomas circle is at the core of the most political space in the United States. Only a short walk from the White House and the Capital, many groups use this space to start their marches and protests to the government center. […]
“I am the Captain now”
Click here for another video It is difficult for one to describe the inner culture of a company as an outsides, but what I can describe is the dramatic power switch within The Washington Post after it was purchased by Jeff Bezos. As the video describes, after the purchase and sale of the old headquarters, […]
Digital Archives Exterior and Political 5: Residential Neighborhood of 700 block of S street NW
Residential Neighborhood of the 700 block of S street I visited the residential neighborhood 700 block of S street, around the corner of the busy 1700 block of 7th street NW. I went there to see if there was anybody who knew anything about the changes within this surrounding community. Unfortunately, I was unable to […]
Digital Archives Exterior and Political 4: Westmoreland Apartment Complex
Westmoreland Apartment Complex The Westmoreland Apartment Complex is an apartment complex located in 1730 7th street NW. The building is supposed to cater to the low-income residents within the community.
Digital Archives Exterior and Political 3: Channing E. Philips Apartment Complex
Channing E. Philips renovated apartment complex The Channing E. Philips is an apartment complex located in the 1750 7th street NW. The building is currently being renovated. However, the building so far has glass windows and a metallic outer frame. This apartment complexes are supposed to be for low income residents within the community and […]