The Southwest Neighborhood House

The original Riordan’s Restaurant, 4th and O St, SW, Washington DC, was bought by Patrick Riordan in the 1890’s. It stood until it was confiscated by the DC government during the SouthWest Urban Renewal Project. In 1968 Jack and Jean Riordan bought The Half Shell, 3210 Branch Avenue, Silver Hill, Maryland. It was named Riordan’s Restaurant and Raw Bar. They sold it in 1968. Thus site is dedicated to the many wonderful people who gave us so many great memories. We welcome your memories and pictures.