GLEN ECHO PROPERTY SALES

 

6005 Princeton Ave.                                $625,000.00

 
Text Box: REMAINS OF CHAUTAUQUA SHOPPING CENTER EXCAVATED The foundation of an original 1891 Chautauqua structure has been uncovered during the demolition of the Yellow Barn at Glen Echo Park. The long, three-story building, which abutted the still-standing Chautauqua tower at the entrance of the park, housed several stores and possibly the post office. There was a similar shopping center next to the other Chautauqua tower, which no longer exists. Such items as stationery, soap and towels were sold there, according to Supervisory Park Ranger Joe Burns. Text Box: TOURS OF CAROUSEL, PARK ON JULY WEEKENDS. Carousel tours take place at Glen Echo Park on weekends in July starting at 10:30 a.m. They give visitors a closer look at the beautiful 1921 Dentzel carousel, explain how it was made and how it works. Hear about the civil rights protests and the inspiring story of how the Town of Glen Echo rallied together to save the carousel. At 2:00 p.m., tours lead visitors through the park to learn about its fascinating history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. A 60-minute film documentary is shown at 4 p.m. and highlights the Park’s 115-year history from a National Chautauqua Assembly to a premiere amusement park. Admission is free. Text Box: CRYSTAL POOL AREA MAY BE DEVELOPED FOR EXHIBITS Discovery Creek has submitted a proposal to develop the former Crystal Pool area in Glen Echo Park and has received a positive response from the Glen Echo Park Partnership, which manages the park, The Gazette reported. The idea is to construct a building with exhibits on desert, tropical and arctic climates, the paper reported. It might include fabricated snowstorms as well as tropical fish swimming alongside coral reefs. Discovery Creek estimates the building would cost $8-10 million. Discovery Creek already is situated on a large area of the park, where it offers outdoor nature experiences, craft programs, and summer adventure camps. The area it seeks to build on is behind the old Crystal Pool façade and below the grassy area adjacent to the playground, which is used for a tent and performance stage during the annual folk festivals. When the proposal was brought up at the Partnership board meeting in April, Glen Echo Mayor Debbie Beers was one of two negative votes. She said she voted “no” because Discovery Creek already has fenced in a large area of the park, which is only accessible to paying customers. She also objected to the fact that there has been no public hearing or environmental assessment of the impact of the plan on open space, parking, and traffic. She has requested that the town be given an opportunity to comment and have input on any decision. Text Box: TREASURER’S REPORT May 2006 Peyton’s Tree Service (snow removal) $1,680.00 Premier Lifts (hall elevator—svc. contr.) $960.00 Allegra Wilson (flyer delivery, 2) $40.00