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Dewey's Gift Home Will Become Store
The former home of Admiral Dewey at 1747 Rhode Island Avenue is being remodeled into a store as Washington's commercial expansion moves northwest along Connecticut Avenue. Historic mansions like the Corcoran, John Sidel house, and the Octagon house face razing for a Chamber of Commerce building, while several districts and landmarks explain the shifting cityscape.
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Washington
DD. C
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Dewey
Rhodes Island Avenue
Connecticut
Connecticut Avenue
Corcoran
John Sidel
Lafayette Park
White House
Chamber of Commerce of the United States