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Lingering on the Palate: Duke Zeibert’s (1950 - 1994): With a menu ranging from trademark half-sour pickles to crab cakes, potato pancakes, and brisket, this DC establishment became best known for its stardom and fame.
A pinnacle of the power-dining culture of DC, Duke Zeibert’s opened in 1950 on L Street NW near Farragut Square, by David “Duke” Zeibert (1910 - 1997). Duke first gained a loyal following while…
Lingering on the Palate: Yenching Palace (1955 - 2007): Frequented by celebrities and politicians, Yenching Palace played a pivotal role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, as the meeting place between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
This restaurant opened as Peking Palace in 1955 and was located in the former space of Seafare, a restaurant which had operated in Cleveland Park since 1945. The original founder, S. Van Lung (1936-…
Lingering on the Palate: Reeve’s Bakery (1891 - 2007): This historic bakery saw just over a century of business in the heart of DC, and is a prime example of the early commercial development of food establishments.
Opened in 1891 by Sewell E. Reeves, Reeve’s Bakery began as a grocery store before becoming a tea room and then a soda fountain. Reeve’s drew customers of all kinds through its doors, as it offered…
DC’s LGBTQ History: Phase One: Prior to it's closure, Phase One was one of the nation's oldest lesbian bars.
Phase One was a popular lesbian bar on DC's Barracks Row (8th Street SE), which was once referred to as "Gay Way," thanks to its many LGBTQ+ friendly businesses. Allen Carroll and his partner Chris…
DC's LGBTQ History: Lamda Rising: This storefront north of Dupont Circle became a major LGBTQ+ bookseller prior to its closure in 2009.
Deacon Maccubbin opened Lamda Rising bookstore in 1974 in a 300-square-foot space on 19th Street NW. The bookstore opened at a significant time for the LGBTQ+ movement, as only one year prior to the…
Christ Church Rectory: A long-standing remnant dating back to early 19th century Georgetown.
Built in 1810, this rectory was constructed for use by the second Protestant Episcopal congregation of Georgetown. Founded in 1817, Christ Church was started by a group of prominent Georgetown…
The University Club of Washington, DC: Over the years, the club would see many prominent members, including General Pershing and Chief Justice Taft.
Built in 1921, the University Club of Washington, DC, is a still-standing testament to the ever-evolving social scene of Washington. Originally constructed for the Racquet Club (organized in 1919),…
Lydia English Female Seminary (Colonial Apartments): The long-standing influence of the affluent Lydia English Seminary School is seen in these Georgetown apartments.
Built in the 1820s, this large Federal style complex would become Lydia English’s Female Seminary, a school for “fashionable” women. In 1861, during the Civil War, it would be commandeered and…
M Street High School Tour: Iona R. Whipper Home for Unwed Mothers: At one time, this was the only maternity home for young Black women in the Washington, DC, area.
Dr. Iona Rollin Whipper (1872-1953), whose home and office was at 511 Florida Avenue NW, assisted girls through their pregnancies and afterwards with infant health care. She soon enlisted seven women…
M Street High School Tour: Iona Rollin Whipper Home and Office: The home and office of one of the only African American female physicians at the time.
Dr. Iona Rollin Whipper (1872-1953), graduate of M Street High School, was a skilled physician specializing in obstetrics. One of the only African American female physicians of her time, Dr. Whipper…