Inside the New Home of Hyattsville’s Iconic Flying Saucer
While the old saucer was just part of the entryway, the new saucer is a spot to visit in its own right, a courtyard where people can meet up and small kids can run around.
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Wills Decorating in Hyattsville Makes Iconic TESST Sign Its Own
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithWills Decorating is revamping a piece of Hyattsville history. The interior design store is redoing the iconic TESST sign on its front exterior with the letters changed to read “WILLS.”
A Block of Mount Rainier’s Historic Downtown Will Get a Makeover This Fall
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithA block of commercial buildings from the 1920s and ’30s in Mount Rainier’s historic downtown will get a major makeover this fall.
Restoration of Historic Flying Saucer at Hyattsville Library Slated for Completion in August
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe restoration of the historic flying saucer at the new Hyattsville public library at 6350 Adelphi Rd., will be completed in August.
New Sign Goes Up at Historic Sis’ Tavern in North Brentwood
/in Brentwoods, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithMore restoration work has been done on the historic music hall on 41st Avenue in North Brentwood, including the addition of a new sign, exterior lighting and a barber’s pole. The site was once frequented by the likes of Duke Ellington and Pearl Bailey.
Hyattsville Branch Library Flying Saucer T-Shirts Now On Sale
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithYou can now order your very own Hyattsville library flying saucer t-shirt through the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Foundation’s online store.
Why Brentwood’s Little Church of Fort Lincoln Is Noted for Its Architecture
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithBuilt in 1929, the Little Church of Fort Lincoln may be small, but its architecture has won outsized praise.
Hyattsville’s Magruder Flat Iron Building Gets a Facelift
/in Hyattsville/by adminThe historic Magruder Flat Iron Building, one of Hyattsville’s most distinctive buildings, is getting a facelift in a new lead gray color with green trim thanks to a partnership with Green Owl Design and real estate firm Go Brent, which is renting space in the building.
The Architectural Backstory Behind a Mount Rainier Church
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithIn early 20th century Mount Rainier, homes and shops were built by whomever was at hand. During this period, pretty much the only time an architect came to town was to help build a church or a bank.
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