tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post1634826211768326403..comments2024-02-14T06:26:09.116-05:00Comments on Frozen Tropics: WBJ: DC Reviewing Bids for 1300 H StreetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-71141721222379168112012-08-29T09:28:00.164-04:002012-08-29T09:28:00.164-04:00The existing building is a pre-fabricated structur...The existing building is a pre-fabricated structure designed by portastructures industries and installed in the mid 1970s. There is an interesting summary of the history of the DC libary porta-kiosk program and a description of the building here:<br /><br />http://www.dclibrary.org/node/733<br /><br />I think its a cool building that could be repurposed for another use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-76008099948572023792012-08-27T00:30:49.485-04:002012-08-27T00:30:49.485-04:00Retail: we need a bocce supply center, a raw food ...Retail: we need a bocce supply center, a raw food vegan market, and a knot store. And some of those new pay toilets like they have in Paris.Colonel Sandersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-69874550758697019742012-08-25T22:15:33.254-04:002012-08-25T22:15:33.254-04:008:13,
It is totally possible to move that building...8:13,<br />It is totally possible to move that building. The kiosk libraries were always intended to be both temporary and <a href="http://frozentropics.blogspot.com/2010/10/housing-complex-about-those-kiosk.html" rel="nofollow">portable</a>. inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350787243002946647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-13056355933295430872012-08-25T20:13:15.324-04:002012-08-25T20:13:15.324-04:00I agree that the structure ought to be kept - but ...I agree that the structure ought to be kept - but moved elsewhere. Perhaps its structurally impossible to do. Is it historic? No. It is uniquely DC, however. How about those like those Little Tavern hamberger buildings which still dot the region (the Lil Pub near Eastern Market, the Subway Sandwich shop across from I Literri, SuperNails on H Street, Paolo's in Georgetown.) None of this is reason to prevent demolition of the building, I know, but still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-26940420316549355092012-08-23T01:17:24.507-04:002012-08-23T01:17:24.507-04:00The kiosk structure is not salvageable for any sen...The kiosk structure is not salvageable for any sensible use. <br />I've arranged two short-term leases for pop-up events there and had to pay DMPED the per diem cost for the electric bill based on the average monthly bill of $1300/mo. Yikes!<br />The structure can't be retrofitted to make it energy efficient.<br />It uses space heating/cooling, and the plumbing is shot. It was designed as a temporary structure and has outlived its useful life.Margaret Holwill @HStreetDC_noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-30742264328115283622012-08-22T09:43:41.505-04:002012-08-22T09:43:41.505-04:00There's also a library up Benning Road, on the...There's also a library up Benning Road, on the other side of the bridge, just past Minnesota. It's very nice and newly renovated, so nice I don't want people to know about it because the books I want are never checked out there when they're usually checked out all over the city. Ha!Alan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349389379428110815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-7766249548001303472012-08-21T17:26:53.206-04:002012-08-21T17:26:53.206-04:00I wish it could revert to being a library during t...I wish it could revert to being a library during the year (yeah, right) the NE branch at Maryland and 7th will be closed for renovations. Next closest library is the one at Eastern Market, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-65885128408643076122012-08-21T16:26:38.729-04:002012-08-21T16:26:38.729-04:00I second the request for a Polish themed Diner. Ki...I second the request for a Polish themed Diner. Kielbasa pancakes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-60083012831710067482012-08-21T16:26:10.763-04:002012-08-21T16:26:10.763-04:00I second the request for a Polish Diner. Kielbasa ...I second the request for a Polish Diner. Kielbasa Pankcakes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-88435389555803977632012-08-21T15:54:45.818-04:002012-08-21T15:54:45.818-04:00Doesn't every building have include a percenta...Doesn't every building have include a percentage of "affordable" units these days? Especially since this is city owned land, I'm pretty sure that they will be required to have some units set aside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-51701142083187765932012-08-21T15:40:13.872-04:002012-08-21T15:40:13.872-04:00Nah...get rid of that eyesore. But I agree on &qu...Nah...get rid of that eyesore. But I agree on "no mixed income condos." Market rate all the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-3127482206168097862012-08-21T14:13:01.215-04:002012-08-21T14:13:01.215-04:00Thought this place could be an awesome diner and a...Thought this place could be an awesome diner and a perfect location for it. It could use some polish but not clear why people seem so offended by its aesthetic and it looks better than the one on Kirby St. I'd rather see H St Connection torn down before this building is. Please no mixed income condos....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-45452977126368927612012-08-21T14:08:36.929-04:002012-08-21T14:08:36.929-04:00Could have had a buiding with a library many years...Could have had a buiding with a library many years ago, but the Christian family fought it, and wanted to save the R. L. Christian library. They didn't want to cheapen his name by putting the RL Christian name on mere housing. Haven't seen them in the neighborhood since then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-62459183463270746412012-08-21T13:05:10.946-04:002012-08-21T13:05:10.946-04:00we're turning into portlandwe're turning into portlandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-68117662760470367172012-08-21T12:51:37.998-04:002012-08-21T12:51:37.998-04:00omg condos hipsters lofts mixed-use ironic beards ...omg condos hipsters lofts mixed-use ironic beards lattes outdoor cafes organic diversity arts local farm-to-table AHHHHHH i just splooged myself. Trinidaddy2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-76653413403821807952012-08-21T10:28:43.889-04:002012-08-21T10:28:43.889-04:00This ugly thing can't disappear fast enough. ...This ugly thing can't disappear fast enough. Gimee a bulldozer and I take care of RL Christian, H Street Connection, the H Street Storage, and Autozone in one swoop.Super Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-80523247207325032092012-08-21T10:27:15.274-04:002012-08-21T10:27:15.274-04:00I understand that RL Christian was a community act...I understand that RL Christian was a community activist who tangled with drug dealers in the neighborhood. Since he (or she?) helped make H Street more livable for all the bars and businesses to sprout up here, I'd hope that individual's name figures into whatever property springs up there (not sure how "The Christian" would work as a condo name, but maybe a plaque detailing RL Christian's contribution to the community could go up somewhere?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-84370863923648199192012-08-21T10:17:51.619-04:002012-08-21T10:17:51.619-04:00someone should start a petition to save the god da...someone should start a petition to save the god damn building. who's with me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-38241717297240955552012-08-21T10:05:03.811-04:002012-08-21T10:05:03.811-04:00laughing at all the hatred for this building...how...laughing at all the hatred for this building...however, I would be willing to bet that it would be deemed "the coolest thing since sliced bread" if it served Starbucks coffee. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-24820151860890821332012-08-21T10:00:18.616-04:002012-08-21T10:00:18.616-04:00Unless I'm mistaken, these "community lib...Unless I'm mistaken, these "community libraries" or kiosks were never designed to be long-standing structures with great historic value. It's not like preserving the "architecture" is akin to preserving some great piece of DC history. There are multiple ones sitting across the city, all in disrepair, all ugly as sin.roxanneismyalteregonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-74072569090904773222012-08-21T08:15:53.929-04:002012-08-21T08:15:53.929-04:00I hope they let me buy the structure. I think it&#...I hope they let me buy the structure. I think it's cool as shit. Y'all can go to hell with your opinions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-70997700372716343482012-08-21T08:06:51.601-04:002012-08-21T08:06:51.601-04:00Oh yes! Ground floor retail! And maybe granite c...Oh yes! Ground floor retail! And maybe granite countertops and stainless steel appliances? One can dream!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-56821770380086032372012-08-21T07:58:37.835-04:002012-08-21T07:58:37.835-04:00if they're considering bids from those condo d...if they're considering bids from those condo developers listed, i think it is a safe bet that the original structure, which i agree is interesting but not salvageable, will NOT be a part of the new construction.Just hope there is ground floor RETAIL.heyktbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406461711473706598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-36239368576821975372012-08-21T07:14:42.108-04:002012-08-21T07:14:42.108-04:00That building is a travesty and should be razed as...That building is a travesty and should be razed as soon as something suitable for the site is selected. <br /><br />It looks like some sort of forgotten temporary sno-cone stand from some bygone carnival. Jeebus, I bet some hipsters love it exactly for that reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-56339535161013425062012-08-21T04:37:25.159-04:002012-08-21T04:37:25.159-04:00Love that scratched plexiglas! Call the Capitol Hi...Love that scratched plexiglas! Call the Capitol Hill Historical Society, I 'm sure that they will want to preserve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com