Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for June 27, 2014
June 23, 2014
June 30, 2014
Transcript:
lost historic sites of d.c. most of them too embarrassing to make it into the history books. washingto cool disco dan 1927 gonzaga the old capitol hill water tower, torn down to make room for the supreme court. note zeppelin hovering in distance over stadium for what was then the washington honest injuns football team. giant spittoon in front of american association of spittoon manufacturers. smithson's world renowned congress of wonders the original smithsonian institution. old department of truth, culture & beauty building. disbanded and demolished. now a starbucks. johnny reb says "welcome to virginia" where the confederacy begins sign, circa 1864. possibly still extant.
Sisyphos over 10 years ago
It’s eery, how true or relevant some of this remains today!
Christopher Shea over 10 years ago
“Cool Disco Dan,” huh? Now there’s an ancient reference.
Ermine Notyours over 10 years ago
The Washington Honest Injuns? That’s the nickname they should go back to. Either that or the Washington Bullets; that name isn’t being used any more.
1MadHat Premium Member over 10 years ago
Congress of Wonders? I’ve got both of their albums! .Washington Bullets? Homeland Security wouldn’t allow that.