A new event space at 3255 Grace St. NW is now open.
Powerhouse, a new event space in the heart of Georgetown's shopping and dining district, transforms a warehouse into venue for soirees, weddings, corporate events and more. The building, located at 3255 Grace Street, can be accessed by the alley next to Dean & Deluca or from a bridge over the C&O Canal. Built in 1917 by the D.C. Paper Manufacturing Company, the building was later used as a storeroom for the DC streetcar system, according to the Powerhouse website. The building is perhaps best known for the 150-foot, white smoke stack, which has been "an iconic part of the Georgetown skyline for almost a 100 years," Roger Whyte, director of events for Rise Events and the Powerhouse, told Patch in an interview. The new venue is the …
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Leaders in real estate and government brainstormed about the future of Wisconsin Avenue Tuesday night at the old Georgetown Theater.
Wisconsin Avenue could be a lively part of Georgetown filled with a mixture of exciting restaurants from local restaurateurs, independent businesses and everyday chains, with proper planning, vision, coordination and financial incentive to the tune of $11 million from the District. That was the gist of the Citizens Association of Georgetown meeting in the old Georgetown Theater Tuesday. Developer Herb Miller, retail broker John Asadoorian and Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans discussed the issues and potential of Wisconsin Avenue at the run down former theater. Both Miller and Asadoorian told crowded room of interested neighbors that improvements will require cooperation and collaboration among property owners, retail brokers, local …
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10:15 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Here's the description of the Powerhouse from WestMill Capital's website: "The property sits across the C&O canal from The Shops at Georgetown Park and will anchor the surrounding retail walkway with a world-class 8,000 square foot restaurant." Something tells me their original business plan didn't work out as expected. more ›