Blog Changes

I was thinking the other day that this blog is not dedicated to the Anacostia Boathouse, nor to the 11th Street Bridge project; I mistakenly implied this by the blog’s title.  For the record, I am a rower and see the river daily from a unique vantage point.  I row out of the Anacostia Community Boathouse [...]

Bridge Project Video from DDOT

For those who are curious about what the project entails, but do not have time to read through everything, hear interview with DDOT Program Manager Bart Clark about the bridge project.

Progress Update

We visited both the bridge construction site and the new boathouse site (fomerly Anacostia Marina) today.  It was a great day for snapping pictures and even had a chance to chat with some folks about progress on the bridge. At the bridge site, the contractor putting pilings in.  The contractor has had difficulty getting the pilings in given [...]

Anacostia Marina Site Updates

The Anacostia Marina site is being transformed.  According to other boathouse mates, it would seem that this week the unmistakable blue building, a landmark on the Anacostia, is finally coming down.  Along with the pilings being pulled up, this will mark the end of a somewhat storied history for the the blue building and the Anacostia Marina.  [...]

Change Begins

The DC Government announced the kick-off the 11th Street Bridge Project on December 29th.  At the boathouse, the changes began months ago with drilling on and off the water.  We (my partner and me) took a ride this afternoon to snap some shots of the progress.  It was icy cold and the river had a good bit [...]

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