VOLUME XL | ISSUE 4 | APRIL 2015 WWW.CAGTOWN.ORG YOUR ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION: DC GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT IN ACTION BY CLARISA RINGLIEN CAG Meeting Committee

he next CAG meeting on Tuesday, April 14 will focus on Advisory T Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2E, and will be held at the law offices of Foley & Lardner on the Potomac waterfront.

The District has 37 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions which are elected bodies serving two-year (volunteer) terms and constitute the citizens’ critical advisory link ANC2E Commissioners (from left):Thomas Birch, Bill Starrels, Ron Lewis, Ed Solomon, outgoing Peter Prindiville, and Jeff Jones. (Not pictured Kendyl Clausen, Reed Howard, Monica Roache) to the local government. As a matter of law, DC government agencies are required to give “great weight” to decisions of the ANC. Thus, Clausen, Reed Howard, Jeff Jones, Monica emphasis on public safety. Our generous ANC2E has an important function for all of Roache, Ed Solomon, and Bill Starrels. The host, Foley & Lardner LLC, is located in Georgetown and Burleith. ANC2E reviews Commissioners also have designated fields at 3000 K Street. The all development and construction projections of particular responsibility. Commissioners meeting will be on the 6th floor and begins in the historic district and all local liquor Lewis and Starrels handle transportation with a reception from 7-7:30pm, followed licenses. It has also worked issues, Commissioner by the program ending at 8:30. Bring your to improve parking and Birch typically represents questions for Q & A – and enjoy the stunning traffic, to repair streets and the ANC in proceedings river view. sidewalks, to gain a citizen before the Old Georgetown voice into street closings Board, Commissioner Jones for things such as utility handles public utilities PUBLIC SAFETY AND YOU cuts, road races and movie matters, Commissioners BY JOHN RENTZEPIS filming, to increase public Starrels and Birch address Co-Chair CAG Public Safety Committee safety, and to recognize Alcohol Beverage Control outstanding contributions issues, and Commissioner id you hear about the two armed to the community. Our Solomon is responsible carjackings on P Street in February? As ANC has played a major for public safety. ANC D the Metropolitan Police Department role in the development of Above: ANC2E and Single Member District boundaries 2E generally meets on (MPD) wrote: “In both carjackings, a suspect the a monthly basis, and its approached an operator of a vehicle, and Campus Plan and more recently had meetings are open to the public. ANC2E has demanded the keys while displaying a gun. The considerable impact on the renovation plans recently received accolades from the Mayor’s victim in the 3100 block of P Street was able for the Ellington School. Office and others for being one of the best, if to drive off. The victim in the 2600 block of P not the best, ANC in DC. Street complied and the suspect drove away in There are currently eight members of the victim’s vehicle.” Fortunately, the United ANC2E, each representing different areas Please come to our April meeting and meet States Park Police shortly thereafter observed of Georgetown and Burleith -- referred your Single Member District commissioner, the car, leading to an arrest and charging of to as “single member districts” (SMD). hear how the ANC operates, and listen to the suspect. Incidents like these – along with They are: Chairman Ron Lewis, and issues in Georgetown and Burleith which are burglaries and car window smashings -- are fellow Commissioners Tom Birch, Kendyl of interest to you. There will be a particular reminders that violent crime is not a stranger Continued on pg. 8 “GOODNESS IS THE ONLY INVESTMENT THAT NEVER FAILS.” - Henry David Thoreau

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to those who can’t or shouldn’t be shoveling refurbished the windows in the building, walkways. Of course there was a bit of a using funds from dues and rent. They care chuckle from the group as people wondered for the building and want to stay there. And how his office would know if it were a senior this spring they are promising to tackle the calling or just a lazy resident! landscaping around the building on R Street. If you have an interest in landscape planning Another point of interest, which might be or gardening or know a professional who underway by the time you read this, is the might donate their talents, please call Betsy proposed Ellington School partial demoli- Cooley at the CAG office at 202-337-7313. tion. It is scheduled to start in April. CAG, ANC2E and other interested parties are Our newsletters always offer key information working formally with the school as the reno- about our community and we hope it is of am pleased this month to welcome vation of the school facility takes place. interest. On the calendar, and mentioned Michele Stewardson to the CAG team. elsewhere, is the CAG community meeting I Michele is our organization’s new If you read my newsletter letters or my at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 14th. All Program and Communications Manager. columns in The Current, you know I love the details are on the first page. It will be She brings to the position strong writing Georgetown. One cold winter night in March a great opportunity to meet your ANC2E skills and experience running all facets of my husband and I were invited to Tudor commissioner. It is hard to believe that plans a small business. As most of you know, we Place to view some of George Washington’s are underway for our May meeting, which is are a small office so tasks and responsibilities personal treasures that are housed there. CAG’s Annual Meeting, with the election of vary from day to day. However, from my What an amazing experience. We peered officers and the presentation of the annual point of view, having Michele in the office at the items at arm’s length, while carefully community awards. Location and date will five days a week is a very important plus. standing back so that nothing could possibly be available soon. In addition, she is the key person overseeing go amiss. If you have the opportunity to the CAG Public Safety Program. When you take advantage of a Tudor Place program, I Happy springtime! stop by the office or call, please introduce heartily recommend it. yourself to Michele. Another property that CAG supports is Pamla Moore, president Also this month, I want to bring to your the Jackson Art Center. Recently the non- attention the articles in this issue about profit organization of artists came to us and our Public Safety Program. CAG has asked for our help as they work with the made a substantial investment in safety in DC government to renew their lease. You Georgetown. Many neighbors support the might have noticed that the Center has program so that we can all feel a little safer. Please see the Public Safety Membership Form in the newsletter. If you are not already a member, please consider a tax-deductible contribution at a comfortable level to help keep this program running as in the past.

Several points of community interest: At a recent ANC2E meeting, the audience was introduced to John Fanning of the Mayor’s Office. He gave us his telephone number (202-340-7229) and offered to be of assistance as needed. For example, he mentioned that you could call him and his office would arrange to have snow shoveled from in front of a senior’s home. Hopefully The CAG board at a recent monthly meeting: (from left) Vice President Bob vom Eigen, Victoria Rixey, Topher Mathews, Executive we won’t need that service anymore this year, Director Betsy Cooley, President Pamla Moore, Treasurer John Richardson, Jennifer Altemus, Karen Cruse, Luca Pivato, and Hazel Denton. but it is service that could be of great interest (Not pictured: Hannah Isles, Secretary Barbara Downs, and John Rentzepis)

GEORGETOWN CITIZENS | APRIL 2015 3 DONORS TO THE 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM (AS OF MARCH 15, 2015)

hanks to the generosity of the following people, CAG has raised over half of the required revenue for the 2015 Public Safety Program. We urge everyone else to contribute soon. T Detailed information is on the website (www.cagtown.org) and you can also donate online. The form is also available in this newsletter. All donations are tax deductible.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY PARTNER Debra & Lyndon Abell Michael Petricone Washington Fine Properties Anne & Ronald Abramson Steven Phillips GUARDIAN Candace & Odeh Aburdene Mrs. John E. Preston Leon & Robyn Andris Sachiko Kuno & Ryuji Ueno Resha Putzrath Negah Angha Carrie & John Queenan SENTINEL Westray Battle Nancy Ely-Rael Anonymous Café Bonaparte Sandra Renfro Mr. & Mrs. I Townsend Burden Sally & Dennis Bechara John Rentzepis Dumbarton Court Owners Glen & Rhonda Bernstein John & Nina Richardson Ellen Charles Robert Bonnie Victoria & Douglas Rixey Andrew Kohut & Diane Colasanto Nancy & Alan Bubes James Robertson Georgetown Exxon Harmon Burns Herb & Fran Rosenbleeth Donna & Jon Gerstenfeld Mr. & Mrs. William R. Burns Jr. Elizabeth Ross Chiswell & Barbara Langhorne Bradford R. Clark Ms. Sandra Diane Royal Jayne H. Plank Mr. Edwin P. Conquest Jr. Rosa Puech & Peter Schechter Fred & Genny Ryan Warren & Claire Cox Carmi & Nina Schooler James Wallace Jr Sally F. Davidson August Schumacher Hazel Denton PROTECTOR Jran H. Scott Paul Dennett Donald H. Shannon Robert Dodds Barbara Downs Laurence & Patricia Silberman Lloyd W. Thorson Marc & Nancy Duber Patty Abramson & Les Silverman DEFENDER Helen & Ray DuBois Richard & Susan Silverman Anonymous Bartow & Teekie Farr William Skelsey Frank Marshall & Florence Auld Karen & Baruch Fellner Pavel Snejnevski Chester & Elizabeth Burrell Filomena Ristorante Ronald & Frances Snider Myrna Bustani Greg & Alicia Fishbein Carol & James Springer Peter J. Curley Brian Gaul Mary Ellen Stroupe Brad Gray & Helen Darling Melissa Glynn Jay Sumner Heidi & John Fahey Stephen Kurzman & Patricia A. Goldman Bent & Mary Svensson Tina Alster & Paul Frazer Rolf & France Graage Thomas Sweet Sam R. Freeman Nelse Greenway Carrington Tarr Richard Levy & Lorraine Gallard William Lake & Morgan Hodgson Laura & Peter Unger Emily Geuder Catherine & Paijit Habanananda Elizabeth Verville John E. Girouard Joan Harris Robert Laycock & Thomas Vogt C. Boyden Grey John & Corbin Harwood Robert & Ann vom Eigen Javed & Enjum Hamid Harold Ickes & Laura Rose Handman Jenonne Walker Gloria Hidalgo Catherine Hirsch David J. Walsh Richard & Pamela Hinds Jane Hitchcock & Jim Hoagland J. Robinson West Cathy & Walter Isaacson Monika Holmgren-Kong & Harry Holmgren Asher L. Wheeler Joanne Kaufman Allen Purvis & Jan Johnson Belinda Winslow Richard C. & Suzanne M. Johnson Kathryn Lansdon OTHER June & Jerry Libin Bob & Lee Jones Elizabeth Abell John & Anita Meeks Thomas Loughlin Ms. Alexandra Armstrong Jason L. Michel Beverly & Peter Jost Ms. Eve Bachrach E Allan Wendt & Que D. Nguyen Hans & Helen Kaper Kiki Bill Ms. Dane A. Nichols Sheila Kautt Jesse Joad & Ann Bonham Northridge Capital, LLC Lynnette Kelly Mrs. Dorothea Capello Carl Leubsdorf & Susan Page Rebecca Klemm John & Lynn Dickey Nancy & Mark Penn Lisa & Paul Koches Bill & Cindi Broydrick Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Prince John & Michelle Korsmo Guy & Martine de Lusignan Chris & Allison Putala Donna Krapf Peter & Kay Dunkley Michael Rankin Morgan Hodgson & William Lake Doris P. Gamser Drs. Nancy & Nicholas Robert Joann Lewinsohn Maryse Gunderson Juan Jaramillo & Ana Rodriguez Nancy Lewinsohn Rolland A. Langley Joan Shorey Ron & Anne Lewis Pierre LaForce Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bland Smith Robert E. Lighthizer Edward W. Machir William Plante & Robin Smith Frank Loy Edward T Miller Katherine Stephen Wendy Makins Thomas Mitchell Beth & Tom Strickland Malmaison Rosaline & W. Tabb Moore Mark & Amy Tercek Sara Mashek Malcom & Pamela Peabody Anne & Milton Thompson Michael Higgins & Ginny McArthur The Phoenix Margaret L. Tomlinson Eileen McGrath Eileen Reed Catherine & Tom Tinsley Nancy McKeon Nancy Enzler Rehman George & Frederica Valanos Patricia McLagan Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rossotti John Walda Caroline & John Merriam Antoinette Russin Carol & Tom Wheeler Starke P. Meyer Ina Ruthenberg Edwin D. Williamson Robert E. O’Malley Louise Sagalyn Gerald Musarra & Carlos Ortiz CUSTODIAN Marjorie Corwin & Neil Schechter Adam Kemerer & Josiah Osgood Anonymous Kenneth Peters Anonymous

4 GEORGETOWN CITIZENS | APRIL 2015 CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION

~ All Donations are fully tax deductible ~

For example, a $500 donation to the CAG Public Safety Program is equivalent to $300 in after tax dollars assuming a combined federal and DC tax rate of 40%.

Yes, I/we will be a GUARDIAN of safety in Georgetown by making a tax-deductible donation of $5,000 for the program in 2015

Yes, I/we will be a SENTINEL of safety in Georgetown by making a tax-deductible donation of $1,000 for the program in 2015

Yes, I/we will be a PROTECTOR of safety in Georgetown by making a tax-deductible donation of $750 for the program in 2015

Yes, I/we will be a DEFENDER of safety in Georgetown by making a tax-deductible donation of $500 for the program in 2015

Yes, I/we will be a CUSTODIAN of safety in Georgetown by making a tax-deductible donation of $325 for the program in 2015

All contributors receive full program benefits

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Check here if you have also included payment for your 2015 CAG membership dues in your check or charge total ($55 for individuals, $75 for families/couples).

Form of Payment (all donations and dues are fully tax-deductible): _____ Check (check number ___) Please make check payable to: Citizens Association of Georgetown _____ Credit Card: VISA ____ Mastercard ____ Amount to be billed______Card Number______Expiration Date ______Billing address (if different from above - important!) ______Authorized signature ______You may also donate online: www.cagtown.org and click on Public Safety Program _____ I/we do not want my/our names listed as a supporter(s) of the CAG Public Safety Program _____ I/we would like the CAG Guard to call and or stop by our house to introduce himself _____ I would like to learn more about becoming a Public Safety Block Captain CAG welcomes your comments and suggestions: ______

Please send this form with payment to Citizens Association of Georgetown, Suite 200, 1365 NW, Washington, DC 20007 or fax to 202-333-1088.

GEORGETOWN CITIZENS | APRIL 2015 5 ew ook: Gardens of Georgetown N B BY LEE HARRISON CHILD Georgetown Garden Club including their pools and fountains, fences Creek, beautified school grounds, planted and walls, walkways and raised beds. elm trees along Q Street, and provided May baskets to the Georgetown Senior Center. This stunning new book brings to life espalied fruit trees as well as those that weep In the 1970s, they created a landscaped with grace, overflowing pots with reds and terrace along the C & O Canal, installed a purples and fuchsia, and roses that climb and colonial garden at in statues that dance. 1979 and a habitat garden at Volta Park in the 1990s. For the last 15 years the Club has “Our (Georgetown) gardens reflect our sponsored the Georgetown Garden Tour, ecumenical, eclectic, all embracing selves” which offers a unique opportunity to step says Edie Schafer, whose prose coupled inside some of Georgetown’s most beautiful with her extensive knowledge of gardening gardens, many of which are included in and longtime love affair with Georgetown Gardens of Georgetown. encourages the reader to go slowly, spend time, and return often. Her words flow gracefully, All proceeds from the tour, as with the book, complimenting Jenny’s strikingly intimate are returned to the greening of Georgetown. photographs. Through her lens clearly, this Over the years the Club has contributed over a half million dollars to beneficiaries Above: Gardens of Georgetown Book Cover. seasoned photographer is somehow able to capture the unique character of each garden including Book Hill, the Georgetown Public space, defining it in color and form and Library, Georgetown Waterfront Park, ardens of Georgetown, rolling off giving it breath. Montrose Park, Volta Park, Rose Park, Tudor the presses in time for the annual Place, Trees for Georgetown, Dumbarton G Georgetown Garden Tour on May The book is the creation of the Georgetown Oaks Park Conservancy and the Student th 9 , celebrates the gardens of the village for Garden Club, which was founded in 1924, Conservation Association. which it was named. It toutes their beauty and is one of 200 garden clubs that are part of and their variety while paying homage to the the Garden Club of America. Early members Gardens of Georgetown will be available for sale gardeners aand those who walk the paths, feel of the Club took their mission to beautify at the Georgetown Garden Tour and online the dappled light, and breathe in the sweet Georgetown seriously, planting flowerbeds at the GGC’s website: . Books are $45 or at garden air. Photographed with remarkable around the Children’s Hospital, the Home a reduced rate when purchased with a tour sensitivity by Georgetown native Jenny for Aged Women, and the Georgetown ticket before May 1 (ticket $30, book $40). Gorman, with an inspiring text by Edith Library. They waged war against unsightly You may also call 202-625-1175 to purchase Schafer, some 38 gardens are highlighted – billboards, paid for footpaths along Rock a book. georgetowngardenclubdc.org

BIGGER & BETTER: GEORGETOWN ARTS 2015

he 6th annual Georgetown ARTS to delicately painted water colors of Italian 2015 successfully showcased the landscapes. Jennie Buehler did a masterful job T talents of Georgetown artists at of coordinating and hanging the show. House of Sweden February 12 – 15. The show’s opening reception on Thursday “Every year is surprisingly different, and that evening broke records, attracting 486 people is what is most interesting and exciting about and generating the sale of more than a dozen this exhibit,” said Laura-Anne Tiscornia, art works. chair of Georgetown ARTS 2015. “The show attracts new artists, as well as repeating artists, The art show featured 100 works by 38 and to see all the different pieces come together Georgetown residents and artists who have and play off one another is remarkable.” studios in Georgetown. Some artists are young professionals while others are lifelong The show’s “artist talks” this year featured painters or teachers. A few of the artists dynamic speaker Peggy Sparks, director exhibit nationally in other galleries. at Artist’s Proof Gallery, who provided an overview and interpretation of the art work Works of art varied in composition, scale, and displayed and urged people to support local Artist Dariush Vaziri with his portrait of Andrew Kohut subject matter, from colorful abstract works artists.

6 GEORGETOWN CITIZENS | APRIL 2015 THANKS TO OUR ARTS 2015 SPONSORS: House of Sweden Washington Fine Properties and Cynthia Howar Sequoia Restaurant Occasions Catering Bonsai Fine Arts Atmosphere Lighting The Phoenix Cox Graae + Spack Architects Jennie Buehler hanging the show with help from Washington Framers’ Workroom Bonzai and Clarisa Rienling Artist Wendy Plotkin-Mates Pearson’s Wine and Spirits Potomac Wine and Liquor Clayborne Decorators, Inc.

Eco TIP PAY BILLS ONLINE Art Show Chair Laura-Anne Tiscornia (left) with artist Fabiano Amin (center) and show curator Jennie Buehler By some estimates, if all households in the U.S. paid their bills on line and received electronic statements CONCERTS IN THE PARKS KICKED OFF instead of paper ones, we’d save 18.5 million trees every year, 2.2 billion AT GEORGE TOWN CLUB tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and 1.7 billion he Concerts in the Parks committee Next, grab your dad and his favorite picnic pounds of solid waste! Just do it! held its annual kick-off party fare for the Sunday, June 14, Father’s Day T fundraiser at the George Town concert in Volta Park. In addition to great — LEE CHILD Club on March 12th. The George Town music, we will provide all kinds of other Georgetown Garden Club Club played host to an enthusiastic crowd special activities just for the dads. Finally, beat of neighbors and friends who were clearly the summer heat at the last Concert of the ready to celebrate spring. Attendees enjoyed season that will be held on Sunday, July 12th food, drinks and a live performance from in Rose Park. the Satin Doll Trio. Thanks to the extensive host committee, the event was a great success. The 2015 season promises to be The proceeds from this annual fundraiser among the best yet thanks to the T O U R will help underwrite the cost of producing generosity of loyal sponsors and Georgetown’s favorite summer Concerts the dedication of our hard working GeoS ATURDAYrgetoMwAYn9, Ga 2015rden which is free and open to the public in committee, including: Hannah Isles, 10 AM TO 5 PM beautiful Volta and Rose parks. Jennifer Altemus, Robin Baker, Betsy Cooley, Renee Esfandiary, Kelly In other exciting Concerts news, there may Doolan, Jessica Heywood, Kathleen T ICKETS $35 be a star of the NBC hit series “The Voice” Jenkins, Michelle Korsmo, Amy in our midst. The May concert from 5:30 Kuhnert, Leslie Maysak, Elizabeth Tickets can be to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in Volta Park Miller, Erin Mullan, Tina Nadler, purchased the day will feature Georgetown singer songwriter Ginny Poole, Shannon Pryor, of the tour at Rebecca McCabe accompanied again this Jennie Reno, Colman Riddell, Christ Church 31st and O Streets, NW year by the fantastic Human Country Reagan Smith, Erin Sobansky, Elena Washington, DC Jukebox Band. The band includes member Tomkins, Madeline Wade, Dorothy Jack Gregori, who is currently competing for Williams and Trish Yan. Online: “Team Adam” (Adam Levine) on the wildly www.georgetowngardentour.com successful show, “The Voice.” In addition, Looking forward to seeing you in the park this summer! there will be fun ‘May Day’ activities and W W W. G E O R G E T OW N G A R D E N T O U R . C O M tasty treats for the whole family.

GEORGETOWN CITIZENS | APRIL 2015 7 PUBLIC SAFETY AND YOU alleys of our neighborhood, ready to contact guard component, simply could not be Continued from pg. 1 the MPD when trouble arises. As part of their sustained. And as the two carjackings show, to Georgetown. duties, both guards also provide individualized our neighborhood continues to be a target services to the neighborhood. For example, for criminal activity, both violent and non- Public safety is an important part of what residents may request that a guard check on violent. Please help CAG continue and CAG addresses in the neighborhood and their exterior doors and windows while on ideally expand both this important service CAG works closely with the MPD to monitor vacation, pick up newspapers and flyers, and and the camera program, by joining your and reduce crime. Within minutes of the provide a safety escort between car and home. neighbors and donating to the Public Safety MPD broadcasting the armed carjacking The guards also will pay special attention to Program. If you have already been a part of event, CAG block captains were e-mailing specific blocks or alleyways if a resident feels the program in past years, please renew your residents to alert them. In addition, CAG and there is suspicious activity. donation today. Use the form provided here detectives at the MPD partnered to review or donate online at www.cagtown.org. All available footage of the incident on the 2600 This vital program helps keep all of us donations are tax-deductible. Thank you! block of P Street. How? CAG operates a video and our property safe, yet the program, camera program and one camera is located on including guard salaries that block. and vehicle expenses, is completely dependent But CAG does much more. Besides liaising on contributions from with the MPD and maintaining the block the community. See the captain and camera programs, CAG also list of 2015 donors on continues to devote substantial resources to its page 4. Indeed, without guard program. Five nights a week, the private strong financial support security firm Securitas provides two guards who from Georgetowners, the patrol Georgetown in marked vehicles with Public Safety Program, flashing lights. Their watchful eyes help deter and especially the private criminal activity as they drive the streets and Chip Dent, John Rentzepis, Pamla Moore, and Rich Hinds getting the word out on Public Safety donations

FROZEN IN GEORGETOWN BY WALTER GROSZYK

his is an excerpt from a birds-eye view of Washington, sketched “from T nature” in 1883 by Adolphe Sachse. The view is of the Georgetown waterfront between High Street (Wisconsin Avenue) and Rock Creek, and between Bridge Street (M Street) and Water Street (K Street).

When I first studied this birds-eye map of Georgetown, I was surprised by the number of ice houses along the waterfront. There were three: the Knickerbocker Ice Co., at the foot of Potomac Street (and not shown in the excerpt); the Columbia Mutual Ice Company, at the foot of Congress Street (31st Street); and the Great Falls Ice Co, near Jefferson Street (now Thomas Jefferson Street). The ice house buildings can be readily identified as these were uniformly painted white (or yellow) to reflect the sun’s rays.

Near the right edge of the map, at the foot of Washington Street (30th Street), is

8 GEORGETOWN CITIZENS | APRIL 2015 the coal wharf of Gilmore, Meredith, & Co., a waiting room for the Inland and Seaboard The ‘ice business’ was created by the ‘ice agents for the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Coasting Co., a steamship line previously king’, Frederic Tudor of Boston. In the early Railroad. The coal for this business was likely known as the New York, Alexandria, 19th Century, Tudor succeeded in shipping off-loaded from canal boats that had passed Washington, and Georgetown Steamship ice from Massachusetts ponds (including through the Georgetown locks. A second Co. The name mirrors the destinations of its Walden Pond) to Europe, the Caribbean, larger coal wharf was between Market Street twice-weekly steamship sailings. even India. Perhaps the most famous brand (33rd Street) and Frederick Street (34th was Wenham Lake Ice, from a lake that is Street). Coal for this wharf was transported The Knickerbocker Ice Co. was the largest now part of the water supply for Salem and over a fan of timber trestles that ran from the purveyor of ice in the latter 19th Century. Its Beverly in Massachusetts. Wenham Lake Ice canal bank down to the river. Canal boats ice came primarily from the Hudson River, became a purveyor to Her Majesty, Queen would unload coal at 34th Street, and avoid shipped by boat to ice houses along the East Victoria. The company’s shop on the Strand the Georgetown locks. Coast. The ice houses were timber, double in London would feature a large block of ice walled, with the cavity between the walls filled in the window. The ice was so pure and clear Along the map’s left edge, the red brick with sawdust or wood shavings for insulation. that a newspaper placed behind the ice could building is located where the current popular These materials were also used to insulate ice be read by passersby on the street. fountain is in the Georgetown Waterfront while it was being shipped. Park. The building was the office and possibly

House Tour MARKS SPRING IN GEORGETOWN The Georgetown House Tour will be heldfrom 11am-5 pm Saturday, April 25, featuring many of Georgetown’s beautiful homes and gardens. House tour ticket price includes a parish tea in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, (2-5 p.m. 3240 O Street) which will feature homemade tea, sandwiches and sweets. The houses are within walking distance and can be visited in any order you choose. The event has an 84-year-old history and is touted to be the oldest such house tour in the nation. The first Georgetown House Tour was in 1931 and tickets were $1. Today more than 300 volunteers make the event a success and it has attracted more than 1,000 visitors from many different states.

The event begins with the Patron’s Party on Wednesday, April 22, which kicks off the Georgetown Spring social calendar. This year’s party will be at the home of Deborah Windsor, 2613 Dumbarton Street, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the St. John Episcopal Church ministries to homeless adults and children, the unemployed, senior citizens, and DC school children. For more information on tickets visit www. georgetownhousetour.com or call St. John’s Parish at 202-338-1796.

NUMBERS TO KNOW Be in the Know ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON YOUR BLOCK!

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY OR CRIMES: ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION For emergency and non-emergency situations call 911. Be sure to 2E MEETING SCHEDULE relay details such as height, clothing, car make/model. April 30, May 4 and June 1, June 29 (for July), FREE EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP: no August meeting, August 31 (for September) The Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) provides 24 hour-7 days a week free quality emergency services The ANC agenda, including a list of all residential and transportation to the residents of Georgetown. For help, call and commercial properties applying for concept or 687-HELP (687-4357). permit approval, is usually available the Friday prior to the meeting date. REQUEST CITY SERVICES: See a street light out? Broken sidewalk? Other problems in By going to the ANC2e website – Georgetown? Report it by calling 311 or using the DC City www.anc.2e.com – you can be informed about Services website: http://311.dc.gov. properties on your street.

To report clogged or flooded storm drains, visit the DCWASA site: www.dcwasa.com/report_problem. JOHN D. RICHARDSONJOHN D. RICHARDSON COMPANY, COMPANY,LTD. LTD. CITIZENS ASSOCIATION JOHN D.Established RICHARDSON 1976Established COMPANY, 1976 LTD. OF GEORGETOWN Established 1976 1365 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 200 Custom RenovationCustom & Building Renovation & Building Washington, DC 20007 Custom Renovation & Building 202-337-7313 / Fax: 202-333-1088 1516 34th Street,1516 N.W. 34th Street, N.W. Email: [email protected] 1516 34th Street, N.W. Web: www.cagtown.org Washington, D.C.Washington, 20007 D.C. 20007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Washington, D.C. 20007 President: Pamla Moore [email protected]@johndrichardsoncompany.com p) 202-342-7424 p) 202-342-7424 Vice President: Bob vom Eigen Treasurer: John Richardson www.johndrichardsoncompany.comjohn@johndrichardsoncompany.comwww.johndrichardsoncompany.com f) 202-342-0245 p) 202-342-7424 f) 202-342-0245 Secretary: Barbara Downs www.johndrichardsoncompany.com f) 202-342-0245

DIRECTORS Jennifer Altemus Karen Cruse Hazel Denton Hannah Isles Robert Laycock Christopher Mathews Gianluca (Luca) Pivato John Rentzepis Victoria Rixey

LEGAL ADVISOR Richard deC. Hinds   EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Betsy Cooley   PROGRAM & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Michele Stewardson

OFFICE ASSISTANT Beth Nielsen

STANDING COMMITTEES Discover Georgetown’s Premier Alcohol Beverage Control: Food & Wine Experience Try us for weekend brunch. Karen Cruse & Jennifer Altemus with Serving food until midnight every night. Chef Anthony Lombardo Concerts in the Parks: Hannah Isles Historic Preservation & Zoning: 1226 36th Street, NW 3236 M Street, NW Victoria Rixey 202.965.1789 202.333.9180 www.1789restaurant.com www.clydes.com Membership & Meetings: Diana Rich Parking: Hazel Denton Public Safety & Guard: John Rentzepis & Richard Hinds Transportation: Christopher Mathews Trash & Rodents: Patrick Clawson & Georgine Anton Trees for Georgetown: Betsy Emes

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