The Toy Soldier Shop
of Washington, D.C. is located within sight of our Nation's
Capitol building. It is housed in a restored row house in
the Capitol Hill Historic District. Built in 1916 as a
doctor's office, the former waiting and examination rooms
are furnished with antique display cases offering a tempting
assortment of antique and new toy soldiers, as well as
vehicles, cannons and equipment. The Toy Soldier Shop of
Washington, D.C. will be open special hours every Friday
evening in the spring and summer months, to accommodate
visitors to the historic United States Marine barracks, just
three blocks away, at 8th and I Streets, S.E. when it is
open for its traditional free concerts. The highlight of
these United States Marine Band concerts is a performance by
the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. The U.S. Marine Corps
Museum and Navy Museums are also located nearby at the
historic Washington Navy Yard. The shop, which specializes
in custom conversions of antique Britains and other hollow
cast toy soldier makers, also houses a fascinating
collection of antique militaria, books and posters for sale.
This combination of historic interest for the toy soldier
and military collector, makes a detour to our shop
worthwhile for any visitor to the Washington area.
Hours:
Saturday 10 to 5 and all other times by appointment or
chance.
Now Buying Collections: Toy Soldiers,
Posters & Militaria
Please Contact
Neil
Rhodes,
Proprietor
I'm sure that
we can come to some mutually satisfactory
arrangement.
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