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Saturday, February 22, 2014
THE RUINS OF O'ROURKE IN DOWNTOWN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)
An old building, and one of modern Bethesda's oldest businesses. Closed for good, after 45 years, and now cleared out. Welcome to what remains of O'Rourke Ltd. Jewelers on Norfolk Avenue.
This building coming down too?
ReplyDeleteMaybe eventually, but right now the space is for lease.
DeleteEven 5 or more years ago I'd walk past this place at night and wonder if it was still open. The ceiling could have used some paint.
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