Colonial Opticians has announced its store at 4942 St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda is now permanently closed. The store was heavily damaged by an electrical fire Sunday night, November 30, 2025. Customers are being directed to the chain's Rockville location at 1776 E. Jefferson Street at Federal Plaza. Colonial Opticians has not ruled out a return to Bethesda in the future, but an expensive repair of its fire-damaged space makes little sense, as the building is expected to be demolished for a new apartment tower.
11 comments:
Hopefully not an eyesore for years like the old army-navy store on Wisconsin!
I SEE what you did there... #EYEsore
1:33 - Yes, you never want an optician to be an eyesore. 😆
Upcoming demolition? Looks like perfect timing to have a fire and collect insurance.
Shortsighted?
Ha, 3:35 not intended but great catch!
Be-da-dum!
@4:27 Couldn't leave well enough alone could you?
7:40 - I'm not sure what your comment means.
Since you mentioned it, is there a closing date for Old Georgetown Grill? For Peter’s Csrry-Out on Wisconsin?
They’ll be back. Colonial Opticians is part of the joint venture of the new building going up next year. It’s part of the deal they reached to acquire the property for the new building.
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