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May 09, 2023

Silver Spring Tastee Diner’s Contents Go Up For Auction

The Tastee Diner in Silver Spring closed in March after more than 80 years. The auction to sell off its contents includes memorabilia, the actual booths, and more.

Jan 14, 2020

Gypsy Sally’s Auctions Off Vintage Van, Memorabilia, And Tons Of Music Equipment

The famous music venue known for jams and drinks is auctioning off tons of vintage decorations, music equipment, and kitchen gear.

Mar 23, 2016

Get A Piece Of History From Bohemian Caverns’ Online Auction

More than 100 items from the historic music venue are up for grabs.

Sep 08, 2014

Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown Auctioning Off All Of Their Stuff

Buy your favorite bar items from Mr. Smith’s! It’s all for sale! (Except for the singing piano).

Aug 27, 2013

Pay Money, Name One of the National Zoo’s Tiger Cubs

An auction on the website Charity Buzz has been created for the chance at naming either the male or female cub.

Jun 05, 2013

Someone Paid Over $33 Million for a Rug from the Corcoran

This is the most money anyone has ever spent on a carpet at an auction.

Mar 21, 2013

D.C. Surplus: This Fire Boat Could Be Yours!

If you’re in need of a used fire boat (or plenty of other random vehicles), look no further than the D.C. government.

Mar 06, 2013

Georgetown’s West Heating Plant Sold for $19.5 Million

The Georgetown West Heating Plant was finally sold today for a cool $19.5 million.

Feb 19, 2013

Bidding on Well-Located Georgetown Plant Heats Up

If you want an eight-story Art Deco-style building located only steps away from the Georgetown Waterfront, today is the day to act on it.

Aug 13, 2012

Back Alley Waffles Auction Is More Like a Garage Sale

Only a few people showed up Sunday in Blagden Alley for the auction at Back Alley Waffles, the restaurant that closed last month and whose former employees say they worked for weeks without getting paid

 
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