Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for May 01, 2018
April 30, 2018
May 02, 2018
Transcript:
richard's poor almanac by richard thompson how long have you lived in d.c.? maybe too long let's find out! do you remember these vanished landmarks? washington cool disco dan 1927 gonzaga the old capitol hill water tower, torn down to make room for the su-preme 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.
ellisaana Premium Member over 6 years ago
And the Big Chair. Don’t forget the Big Chair.
Teto85 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Congress of Wonders is the name of a San Francisco Bay Area comedy group.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Ahh, the Good Old Days in D.C.! I remember them fantastically well….