Nighttime view of a modern building facade in the style of old buildings illuminated by white linear lights. The building features multiple large windows with half-circle arches and is adorned with metallic shutters. A neon sign displays '2023' at the top, while ground floor signage reads 'Good Food' above the door number '930' and 'The Atlantis' on an awning.
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Best Bars Near the 9:30 Club & The Atlantis: Where to Grab a Bite and Pre-Show Drinks

ByValerie Moore

Are you heading to the 9:30 Club or The Atlantis for a concert or dance party, but looking for a bar to go nearby before the show? I go to a lot of concerts here, and the 9:30 Club is my favorite music venue. This area of DC is also one of my top areas…

Stereographic print of Pleasant Plains & Cowtown neighborhood in Washington DC taken from Howard University, looking southwest

Exploring the History of Cowtown Neighborhood in Washington DC

ByValerie Moore

This stereo card was taken from Howard University looking southwest in the late 1800s, showing the Cowtown neighborhood of Washington DC. From Streets of Washington flickr gallery. Wait–Cowtown!? The names of old neighborhoods in Washington, DC would have many today scratching their heads: Hell’s Bottom, The Island, Swampoodle, and Bloodfield. My favorite, though, is the…