Washington in the 90s

How the Arrival of Capital One Arena Revitalized Downtown DC

The arrival of the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Downtown Washington, DC began a process of revitalization for the neighborhood now known as DC's Chinatown. But when the city broke ground on the MCI Arena — now Capital One Arena — in 1995, the neighborhood really took off. Popular DC Mayor Marion Barry was a driving force for the project, partnering with DC real estate magnate Abe Pollin.

How the Arrival of Capital One Arena Revitalized Downtown DC

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    Washington in the 90s

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    WETA takes viewers on a journey through a time not long ago, but which now seems a world away. Washington in the '90s recounts the major events, people and places of a decade in which the District of Columbia transitioned from a city of crisis, to a city of opportunity.

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