Admiral's Row
Running along Flushing Avenue is a set of once stately row homes, some of which date back to the Civil War, that housed naval officers and other government officials once upon a time. After decades of neglect by the federal government, the city has finally gained possession of the structures and, on Monday, began restoring the timber shed, once used to store ships’ masts, and “Building B,” the most intricate and well-maintained of the homes. The remaining buildings will be demolished to make way for a supermarket. So better get in there before they’re gone.