A Punch to the Capitol Hill’s Stomach

front door of Eastern Market

Terrible news out of a neighborhood near ours:

Fire coursed through the shops of the historic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill early Monday morning, gutting the southern half of the 134-year-old landmark.

Those of you whom have visited us have been to the market, but if you don’t recall what it looked like, we have some photos from our friend Travis’ visit to DC in 2005.

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2 Responses to “A Punch to the Capitol Hill’s Stomach”


  1. 1 Gram

    What a tragedy and loss for all of you!! We enjoyed our visit to the market when you took us there. It was such a wonderful place to visit and shop.

  2. 2 Wayne Palmer

    This is sad. I remember this being a part of life on Capitol Hill for a lot of people. I don’t think I can count how many Birthday cakes alone, for staff we bought there. Just sad.

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