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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 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 closed. (5/31/10) 
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For years, Wendy's was the major current tenant on the 23 I site. (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. (5/31/10)
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The southwestern corner of the 23 I site, at Half and K, is not much to look at in its current incarnation. (02/07)
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However, in late January 2008, a slew of banners advertising all of JPI's "Capitol Yards" projects spiffed up the corner. (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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An early rendering of what was planned to be 23 Eye at Capitol Yards, from the official Capitol Yards web site. It would have had 421 units, described as "two-story true loft homes with 18-foot windows," plus a rooftop pool and a rooftop dog park.
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