Rich History Behind U Street Corridor Apartments in Washington, D.C. U Street in Washington, D.C., runs for eight blocks between 17th Street and Ninth Street NW, and it's a vibrant part of D.C.'s past. Once a "mecca for African Americans," today, it's home to the 1958 chili dog joint Ben's Chili Bowl, posh clubs, live music venues, and eclectic restaurants. My recent pursuit to learn more about the history of U Street led me to the Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments ...
June 25, 2013 - Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! News