Beetzel Washington D.C. address 1719 K. St. NW

[NJFisherman]

The picture below shows the inside of a reel case that had a Washington D.C. marked Beetzel reel inside. As you can see (if you turn your head), it is marked "Redifor Rod & Reel Co. as 1719 K. St. NW Washington D.C.". I had this out and recalled the prior owner telling me about a Reel News article that mentions the DC Beetzel but no known address. I would post the 1998 article by Frank Stewart but for some unknown reason my pictures are being rotated 90 degrees.

[Steve]

The Uptons lived at Stoneleigh Court, an upscale apt. building in DC.

The building was at the corner of Connecticut Ave. and L Street, a block from K St. Address recording was fairly sloppy in them thar days, so I believe that the K St. address refers to the Uptons' location at the time. The Stoneleigh building address may have been denoted by various numbers, and, for all I know, the building property may have stretched as far as K St. The Redifor address in Warren had been the same as George's law office.

[RonG]

Here's a 1921 ad showing Washington address.

[Steve]

Richard has my article on Redifor that cites Frank's company history and will explain why the Uptons went to D.C., dragging Redifor along.

[NJFisherman]

Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to other updates on the Redifor story!

[Steve]

The ad Ron posted above was probably published shortly after the Uptons' move to D.C. Here is another (1922) that includes the K Street address. Note that the company name has changed, too.


While we're focused on Redifor, here's another pop quiz. What's this ad about?

[john elder]

Ha! I’ve called many drivers in other cars a “Dingus” but never knew what i was calling them... just sounded appropriate

[NJFisherman]

I would guess its just some nonsensical, weird wordsmithing in an attempt to get your attention i.e. advertising?