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  Eastern Market
Eastern Market has long been an important element in the Capitol Hill community by providing a neighborhood market for over a century and a gathering place for residents.
The Market also symbolized the much-desired urbanization of Washington, DC At the end of the Civil War, the city was under pressure to erase it's image as a sleepy southern village or face having the Federal Government removed.
Eastern Market became part of the attempt to reshape the city's image and became the first city-owned market to be built under the public works program of the 1870s.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/wash/dc85.htm   (561 words)

  
 Eastern Market, Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., housed in a 19th century brick building.
The Eastern Market is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Eastern Market was designed by Adolf Cluss and has been in continuous operation as a public market since 1873.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eastern_Market,_Washington,_DC   (396 words)

  
 GO >> AirTran Airways Inflight Magazine» Blog Archive » EASTERN MARKET
The Eastern Market in Washington, DC is a world away from your average shopping mall.
A good place to start your multinational market journey is at the north end of the historic Eastern Market building, where local artists and craftspeople sell watercolors of Washington landmarks, African-American prints, quirky functional art and a wide range of fine, fun jewelry.
Washington, DC Seventh St. SE, between Pennsylvania Ave.
airtranmagazine.com /contents/2005/02/dc-markets   (1313 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Washington, D.C.'s last public fresh-food and farmers' market is EASTERN MARKET, located at North Carolina Avenue and 7th Street SE on Capitol Hill, the residential neighborhood immediately east of the U.S. Capitol.
While almost everyone agrees that the market building needs to be brought back to snuff [and thus nobody is truly "anti-renovation"], the renovation proponents have generally sought to upgrade the facility beyond the needs of a fresh-food market.
At the request of the market master, the market was expanded in the early 20th century by the erection of a North Hall and a connecting Center Hall.
www.openair.org /alerts/edchealy.html   (1418 words)

  
 Save Eastern Market in Washington DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Washington, DC's Historic Eastern Market is in Jeopardy
The Market has three distinct elements: the fresh food merchants, the farmers who sell on week-ends and special occasions, and a small non-profit arts and crafts gallery which rents stalls to vendors, primarily outside, and to a flea market merchant on week-ends.
Eastern Market is a red brick architectural treasure on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
www.openair.org /alerts/eastdc.html   (1144 words)

  
 Introduction-- Washington, DC
As Washingtonians have been doing for over a century, travelers can visit Eastern Market, part of a larger, city-wide public market system that was built to provide an orderly supply of goods to urban residents.
In recent years, Eastern Market served as a focal point in the revitalization of the Capitol Hill area, making it once again a "town center," both politically and commercially.
Washington, DC is the third of more than 30 communities and regions working directly with the National Register of Historic Places to create travel itineraries.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/wash/intro.htm   (612 words)

  
 Edge Advertising Inc.
Edge developed a new brand, marketing materials and website, that effectively conveys their mission and curriculum - incorporating academics into the natural play of children to enhance each child's innate abilities - and lays a foundation for increased enrollment and a capitol campaign.
Eastern Market is Washington, DC's oldest community market continually in operation since 1873.
City Lights PCS fullfills a critical need for DC's youth to educate and provide effective programs for emotionally disturbed adolescents, ages 14 to 22, so that each students is ready academically, vocationally, emotionally and socially to succeed in school and adult life.
www.edgeadv.com   (382 words)

  
 Eastern Market (Washington Metro) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eastern Market is a Washington Metro station in Washington, DC on the Blue and Orange Lines.
It is named after the nearby Eastern Market, a historic Washington, DC public marketplace and neighborhood within Capitol Hill.
Originally, Eastern Market was to be named Marine Barracks, after the Washington Marine Barracks located a few blocks south of the station, on 8th Street.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eastern_Market_(Washington_Metro)   (161 words)

  
 Too Many Chefs: Eastern Market, Washington DC 2/29/04   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Eastern Market in Washington, D.C. is the last traditional market in the city where people come together to sell all sorts of things, from old campaign buttons, to flowers, to art, to furniture.
Of course the aspect of the market that most interest the Too Many Chefs is the food market.
I love Eastern Market and used to go there quite often when I lived in D.C. Inside they have a great sandwich place and some wonderful dessert spots, plus a cheese stand that reminds me of the ones here in Italy.
www.toomanychefs.net /archives/000597.html   (309 words)

  
 Eastern Market < Projects < BELLArchitects
Washington, DC Eastern Market is one of the best known and beloved landmarks in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC.
Some of the alternate materials used in the renovation have not lasted as long as the historically accurate replacement materials and methods would have.
The DC Government hired Heery, International and BELLArchitects to focus on key aspects of the building and its condition and move forward with steps to restore and enhance the landmark.
www.bellarc.com /emarket.htm   (192 words)

  
 About Us - Eastern Market DC - Capitol Hill's Fresh Food Market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
It is 7 blocks west of the Capitol, 1 block north of the Eastern Market MetroRail Station and Pennsylvania Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Some 32,500 people live in the area commonly referred to as Capitol Hill - that is, the neighborhoods bounded by North and South Capitol streets on the west, 15th Street on the east, H Street on the north and by the Southeast-Southwest Freeway.
For the residents of Capitol Hill the weekend often means a trip to Eastern Market for fresh fruit and vegetables.
www.easternmarketdc.com /about.php   (265 words)

  
 The Flea Market at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill
The Flea Market at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill
Built in 1873 and designed by architect Adolf Cluss, Eastern Market is the last of Washington's 19th century markets to remain in continuous operation.
is the last remaining traditional market in Washington.
www.easternmarket.net   (66 words)

  
 Protest at Bush Inauguration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A delegation of 5 members of the Asian Revolutionary Circle (ARC) traveled from Boston to Washington DC to "welcome" the new US president George Walker Bush to the White House.
It was at this point in the afternoon that we got a brief glimpse of a large group (500+ perhaps?) of mostly fl bloc protesters (Anarchists) marching down the street north of Pennsylvania Avenue, only to get chased by police in full riot gear only moments later.
As the delegations were navigating through the streets of Washington, DC, a military lock-down was obvious with police helicopters patrolling the skies along with snipers and intelligence photographers posted on the top of strategic buildings.
www.aamovement.net /viewpoints/protest_bush_inauguration.html   (842 words)

  
 Zambone.com: Eastern Market, Washington, DC
Zambone.com: Eastern Market, Washington, DC Eastern Market, Washington, DC alzambone
Eastern Market, Washington, DC It is indeed a "great good place", an island of urban life in the early 20th century preserved amidst the bustle of political life on Capitol Hill.
I lived in DC for five years, but never got to see inside most of the Smithsonian museums on the Mall.
www.zambone.com /archives/000027.html   (129 words)

  
 WQED Multimedia: Television
It's amazing old stuff, great salespeople, the ancient tradition of the open-air market, and the possibility of finding a bargain, all uniting shoppers across the nation.
In an increasingly diverse America, visiting our local flea market may be one of the best ways to find out what's happening and what's important, as well as what's for sale.
Brian Bumb, president of the San Jose Flea Market, said, "When you talk about immigrants that come here, the Asians or the Mexicans, the flea market stays within their 'comfort zone' because it's very similar to the markets that they have in their countries.
www.wqed.org /tv/natl/fleamarkets/showindex.shtml   (620 words)

  
 Eastern Market - Washington, DC, 20003-4300 - Citysearch
One of several indoor marketplaces that once used to serve the city, Eastern Market is an architectural landmark and an anchor of the Capitol Hill neighborhood just to the east of the Mall.
The vast hall is filled with a number of permanent vendors and food stalls, but it's the lunch counter that draws big lines for its fish sandwiches, hamburgers and various fried foods.
On Sundays, area farmers and craftspeople set up tables and stalls on the the grounds outside, which makes it like a flea market and neighborhood block party all in one.
www.citysearch.com /profile/2129697   (134 words)

  
 Eastern Market in Washington, DC - Photo Tour » Netscape.com
Travel – Photos which capture the color and spirit of Eastern Market in Washington, DC.
Photos of the 4th of July 2006 Fireworks in Washington DC
Travel – A colorful and at times gritty photo tour of the Logan Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC.
travel.netscape.com /story/2006/07/15/eastern-market-in-washington-dc-photo-tour   (156 words)

  
 Edge Advertising Inc.
The new icon features a rendering of the market with a festive sun motif rising from the East.
To view sketches for the signage visit Eastern Market Signs.
Established in 1989, Edge Advertising is a full service advertising and marketing agency located on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC.
www.edgeadvertising.com /buzzd.cfm?id=32   (198 words)

  
 Tom Faison: Washington DC Realtor Capitol Hill Georgetown Eastern Market
The area above H Street N.E., below Florida Avenue N.E., and stretching from 3rd Street N.E. to 15th Street N.E., was a nameless triangle of early 20th century houses – at least until Faison came along in his shiny blue sedan.
Experts estimate that more than 60 percent of them were built before 1911 – the year, Faison notes, that oak flooring in 2-inch widths became popular, replacing the earlier (and, to many, treasured) heart pine floors.
Washington DC Web Design by Blue Water Media
www.realestateindc.com /news.shtml   (500 words)

  
 Welcome to the web page for Christ Church Washington Parish, DC
Judith A. Davis, Rector at motherjude@verizon.net or by post to her at Christ Church+Washington Parish, 620 G. Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003.
to the Diocese of Washington — the Episcopal Church in the District of Columbia and the Maryland counties of Charles, St. Mary's, Prince George's and Montgomery
Since the first services were held in Bethlehem Chapel, Washington National Cathedral has opened its doors to people of all faiths as they have gathered to worship and pray, to mourn the passing of world leaders, and to confront the pressing moral and social issues of the day.
www.washingtonparish.org /index.html   (2597 words)

  
 Bravado Hair Design
Nestled within the historic neighborhood of Eastern Market in Washington, DC, Bravado Hair Design is an oasis in the city.
At Bravado, our goal is to take you from the noise and activity of the busy streets and to pamper you with much more than hair care.
Whether you need a relaxing aromatic facial or a complete transformation of your look, let Bravado be your oasis in the city.
www.bravadohairdesign.com   (162 words)

  
 Photo Tour of Logan Circle Neighborhood, Washington, DC » Netscape.com
Photo Tour of Logan Circle Neighborhood, Washington, DC Travel – A colorful and at times gritty photo tour of the Logan Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC.
Eastern Market in Washington, DC - Photo Tour
DC after dusk - crime in the capita
travel.netscape.com /story/2006/07/15/photo-tour-of-logan-circle-neighborhood-washington-dc   (148 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE October 11, 1997
            WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 11)—Exhibitors from the Sunday Flea Market at Eastern Market will return Tuesday, October 14th to participate in the filming of a scene for an upcoming Bruce Willis movie, Flea Market Manager Tom Rall announced today.
            “I am extremely pleased that the film’s producers have chosen our market and more than half of our regular exhibitors for inclusion in the scene,” said Rall, noting that the film’s plot apparently involves the typing of a cryptic message on an antique typewriter ostensibly  offered for sale at an outdoor flea market.
Tuesday and have been told to expect the filming will be completed by late in the afternoon.
easternmarket.net /pr_101197.htm   (297 words)

  
 Eastern Market - Pictures
Eastern Market is located about a mile east of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, at 7th Street and North Carolina Avenue, SE.
The original portion of the old red-brick structure, still in use, was built in 1873.
Outside, on weekends, there are arts and crafts fairs and flea markets, as well as 'farmer's market' vendors.
www.kestan.com /travel/dc/easternmarket   (95 words)

  
 www.backpatters.com » Eastern Market and Tunnicliff’s - Washington, DC
www.backpatters.com » Eastern Market and Tunnicliff’s - Washington, DC October 16, 2006
to 4 p.m.  The arts and crafts market is only open on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.
Bummer … I guess because DC has so many A List attractions, Eastern Market probably doesn’t make it into many guidebooks.
www.backpatters.com /blog/?p=200   (120 words)

  
 Capitol Hill Bikes: Washington DC Bike Shop serving Eastern Market Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland. Cycling gear ...
Capitol Hill Bikes: Washington DC Bike Shop serving Eastern Market Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland.
In addition to a large selection of bikes, we carry accessories and cycling apparel in sizes XS - 4X, and take pride in our community activities, as well as our client care risk-free promise.
Our online catalog features one of Washington DC's best selections of bikes, including Bianchi, Cannondale road and mountain bikes, Gary Fisher, LeMond, Scott USA, and Specialized all-terrain/BMX and racing.
www.capitolhillbikes.com   (654 words)

  
 Flea Market at Eastern Market Exhibitor Information
CONTINUATION OF THE FLEA MARKET AT EASTERN MARKET in Washington, DC, on Sundays.
The Eastern Market Subway Station, on the Metro Orange and Blue Lines, is at 7th and Pennsylvania.
It can also be transferred should it rain or snow at Eastern Market between set up and Noon.
www.easternmarket.net /index.php?id=exhibinfo   (621 words)

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