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The northeast corner of Square 697N, at South Capitol and I Streets. The Exxon
that had been on this site closed in 2006; the Wendy's was demolished in 2009. (02/07)
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The southeastern corner of the block, at Half and K, has not been much to look at. (02/07)
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Seen here in 2011, this corner would be the southeastern side of Ruben's planned 909 Half St. apartment building. Retail would run all along Half Street. (4/30/11) 
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The block has clear views of the U.S. Capitol dome, not far to the north. (01/06)
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The same spot, with the Exxon long gone. Ruben envisions a Phase II building fronting South Capitol Street, but has made no determination whether it would be office, residential, or hotel. (5/31/10)
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For years, Wendy's was the major current tenant on the eastern part of the block. (11/06)
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In late July 2008, the fast food outlet finally closed, and was quickly stripped of its markings. The building was demolished in 2009. (8/3/08)
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An alternate view of the I Street portion of the property, looking west from Half Street. (06/07)
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The same spot, with Alpha Towing (and its trees and overgrowth) demolished. This is where the 909 Half apartment building would front I Street. (5/31/10)
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A towing company and its parking lot occupied the Half Street section of 23 I's footprint for many years. (1/20/08)
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On May 1, 2008, demolition began. (5/1/08)
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