----- I think everyone got the wrong idea on my posting. I've been there several times myself (DC archives), have walked over to Safeway for lunch and back.....I love the alley.the little rowhouse there in the middle is adorable and two really nice guys live there (or did). .I feel history there. But if you are not comfortable by yourself go with someone else or take a taxi. DC is a great city. We go downtown for shows and restaurants all the time as well as museums and just walking. It's all about being heads up, in any neighborhood. I was robbed at gunpoint a year ago November in an okay suburban neighborhood. so enjoy researching and celebrating DC's history. It's so worth it to walk out with new information. Deb