Archaeologists excavating the site of an abandoned Blockbuster store on Washington’s Barracks Row have uncovered the ruins of an ancient Erol’s Video Club (above). This DC-area cult flourished in the late 20th century and involved contemplation of moving images and veneration of magnetized plastic tape.
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Historic Capitol Hill
August 5, 2011Tags:Archaeology, Barracks Row, business, Capitol Hill, Erol's, Erol's Video Club, historic preservation, media, storefronts, stores, video, video rental, videotapes, Washington DC
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