My favorite places in DC that are no more
First off, a proud admission. I was BORN in Washington DC. I have lived half my life in DC, though that includes all of the last 17 years. It has of course changed a lot since a) I was born and b) since I moved back in 1996. There are many places that, as I look back, made my life in DC. Some are still around. Many are no more. After reviewing the places below, I realized most are bookstores, movie theaters, and pizza places, plus some other bars and restaurants. If those ain't your thing, perhaps find some other idle reading. Here I will give homage to places that were precious to me that are no more. Those that died recently include pictures I found on the web. My biggies - Some places when they disappeared left big holes in my life, only to be filled with liquor and second rate pizza. Childe Harold My first legal drink in DC was at Childe Harold. I spent evenings after working at Olsson's sitting at the bar with a burger and some beer. I saw World Cu
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