Eleanor H. (PolymorphMom) reviewed on 10/11/2009 + 7 more book reviews

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This book is part social history, part biography, a good deal of gossipy hear-say with a bit of Washington politics. It tells that Georgetown, one of the oldest and more historic DC neighborhoods, has gone from a racially diverse, mixed income area near the Potomac River to ultra-pricey real estate. During the Kennedy administration, when Jack and Jackie lived on R street it was the chicest place in town. Mr. Heymann writes of how the rich and connected have moved to McLean. Georgetown isn't the ne plus ultra anymore, but that doesn't mean parking is any more available!

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