Franklin’s is more than just quirky toys for kids and homemade brews on tap. It also showcases local artists through a partnership with the Hyattsville Community Arts Alliance and will soon be the home of a new kinetic light mural. … Continue reading →

Franklin’s has always been ahead of the curve in putting Hyattsville on the map. As it turns out, the restaurant/brewery/general store has become a real trendsetter in architecture too. The corrugated-metal siding on the exterior of the restaurant, which occupies a … Continue reading →

Shown above, the photo on the left was taken in 1991 of the Hyattsville Hardware Co. on 5121 Baltimore Ave, which opened in 1910 and closed in 1992. The photo on the right was taken in 2012. The building is now the … Continue reading →

We noticed that Westinghouse sells a series of light fixtures called Hyattsville. Maybe there’s some relation to the historic sign above Franklin’s. Continue reading →

Hyattsville and the state are adding metered parking spots along Route 1, which should help with excessive speed in the area. Continue reading →