Frank Randolph was born on Reservoir Road in Georgetown and the son of Ernest Randolph, the renowned senator from West Virginia. Frank received his early education from the Hardy school and Duke Ellington high school. After two years at West Virginia University, Frank...
John Richardson is a builder who has lived in Georgetown since 1976 while raising his son with wife, Nina, and developing his business. He was instrumental in the amazing transformation of Volta Park, from what was a “very run down mess – like an old freight yard –...
Since 1950, Al Wheeler’s life has been deeply intertwined with Georgetown. He and his wife, Naomi, raised their children here, building a home to suit when they couldn’t find one that would address their young son’s penchant for bolting out of the door at every...
Elizabeth Jacob married Jean Jacob in December 1979 on a Sunday – because the French Market in Georgetown did not close on a Saturday during the busy holiday season! In her interview with Catherine Habanananda, Elizabeth and her daughter, Cathrina, describe the...
W.T. Weaver & Son was founded in 1889 by Jim Weaver’s grandfather. Originally selling farm equipment, the business evolved with the times into selling decorative bath and hardware pieces. Jim Weaver began working in the store as a child, now his own children work...
