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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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Charlene Ambrose02-Aug-2026 03:48
What a shame they couldn't save that landmark with so much history. V
Liz Bickel02-Aug-2026 02:10
What a cool find. But sad that the actual building was not saved.
larose forest photos02-Aug-2026 01:50
What a shame that the building no longer exists. It is so sad to erase historic places, they cannot be replaced. V
Dennis Hoyne02-Aug-2026 00:39
It saddens me that the building wasn't spared the wrecking ball..
Denise J T Lee02-Aug-2026 00:25
This one is striking. Great composition, with the name of the hotel on the left, and the national flag on the right. ~VVVVV++~
Don Mottershead01-Aug-2026 23:58
Interesting story.
Kevin D Warren01-Aug-2026 21:49
This is very cool!
Nick Paoni01-Aug-2026 21:20
What a great way to commemorate history.
hayl01-Aug-2026 20:18
Love these old call boxes you show us.
Allan Jay01-Aug-2026 19:17
Great find! V
Pieter Bos01-Aug-2026 19:12
What a great find! Interesting story too. ~V
Jola Dziubinska01-Aug-2026 16:00
Nice find and memory of the historic place, pity it doesn't exist any more. V.
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!
V
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