[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
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  THE FOGGY BOTTOM ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                          COMMUNITY, 1959-1999

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute the Foggy Bottom 
Association as it celebrates forty years of service in one of 
Washington's oldest neighborhoods. The Foggy Bottom Association is not 
only one of the oldest, it is one of our most active and valuable 
associations.
  The Foggy Bottom Association's recorded history dates back to 1765 
when Jacob Funk, a German immigrant, purchased and subdivided 130 lots 
between 24th and 19th Streets, NW and H Street to the river. This area, 
known as Hamburg, was the site of docks, glass factories, breweries, a 
gas works, and later stately homes and what were known as ``alley 
dwellings.'' Shortly after World War II, public and private developers 
moved in, building large residential complexes, highways, government 
and private office buildings, and cultural and educational centers. At 
the same time, run-down housing stock was being purchased and rebuilt 
by a mix of people who formed the core of what is now the Foggy Bottom 
Association. This organization was dedicated to protecting and 
promoting the neighborhood.
  Today, Foggy Bottom is an unusual mixture of homes, apartment 
dwellings, churches, hotels, restaurants, small businesses, large 
institutions and government agencies. Many old, historic buildings have 
been restored and are open to the public.
  Music, art, good fellowship, and lots of history are all part of the 
anniversary program which culminates on June 19, 1999--the day the 
Foggy Bottom Association was incorporated in 1959.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the members of this body to join me in celebrating 
the Foggy Bottom Association and congratulating the membership for 
their commitment to the preservation and protection of one of our 
treasured neighborhoods.

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