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21-Jun-2026

‘British Spare Rhodes Tavern, 1814’

Another historical fire call box in downtown DC, this one commemorating the fact that Rhodes Tavern, built in 1799 and Washington’s first “Town Hall,” was spared the torch during the British burning of Washington in 1814. Despite a ballot initiative approved by citizens to preserve the building in 1983, the city razed the landmark in 1984.

Psychedelic carwash, posted earlier:

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Jeff Real01-Aug-2026 13:27
I was so happy when I saw this image and then I read your words!
Now I am mad but I still love the image!
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Gerard KOEHL01-Aug-2026 13:02
Ce dessin sur cette boite à incendie est remarquable. V
joseantonio01-Aug-2026 12:52
so sad the building is not still there.V