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50 Years Of A Washington, D.C. Landmark
Arcadia Publishing
August 2008
On Sale: August 13, 2008
128 pages
ISBN: 0738554243
EAN: 9780738554242
Paperback
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Non-Fiction Photography
From the days when U Street was hailed as Black Broadway to the current revitalization and gentrification of the new millennium, Ben's Chili Bowl survived it all. On August 22, 1958, West Indian immigrant Mahaboob Ben Ali and his fiance', Virginia Rollins, saw their dream realized as they opened a hot dog and chili shop on U Street. They never imagined that Ben's would become world renowned or such a beloved restaurant in the nation's capital. Today visitors to U Street will find a diverse and eclectic mix of residents, music venues, trendy shops, and, of course, the Bowl. The images in this book provide a look back over the 50-year history of Ben's Chili Bowl, U Street, the Ali family, and the patrons who have helped define Ben's as a vibrant cultural landmark.
 Media BuzzLive with Regis and Kelly - September 5, 2008
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