DOC Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity-3rd Edition by Don Hellison in History

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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 fiancée; 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.