Louis the Rogue Show Bar gets fixed up

Louis the Rogue Show Bar gets fixed up
Originally uploaded by rllayman

For years, this bar was a big feature on K Street when there was nothing around, other than transvestite prostitution at night. (I used to work at night in Dupont Circle and I would ride home down K Street afterwards).

I was at the new Safeway at 5th and L NW the other day and I was struck by the impact that the new CityVista mixed use retail and condo/apartment building has had, at least on this place which is across the street, which for the first time in many years is freshly painted.

Plus they uncovered the upper story windows and put in attractive (for beer signage) neon signs. (Disclosure: I was involved in writing some of the architectural descriptions for what became the "Mount Vernon Triangle Historic District" which includes this building.)

Wow, soon enough they might have tables and chairs outside. Although I guess that's doubtful since I believe this place is a topless bar. Still, the "transformation" shows the value of maintenance and continued investment.