In Northeast D.C., Eckington offers an oasis of calm amid commotion of the city

In Northeast D.C., Eckington offers an oasis of calm amid commotion of the city

Where We Live | Eckington in Northeast WashingtonshareShareShare on FacebookEmail this linkShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on LinkedInView PhotosView PhotosNext ImageEckington is a small neighborhood in Northeast Washington that is tucked among Florida Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue and North Capitol Street. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad established its freight yards there, which encouraged the growth of a rich industrial sector, which remains today. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/For The Washington Post)Surrounded by some of the city's busiest thoroughfares, Eckington is an unexpectedly quiet reprieve from the hustle and bustle of its borders. The small neighborhood in Northeast Washington is tucked among Florida Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue and North Capitol Street but is mainly residential within those borders. McKinley Technology High School serves as a central point, sitting atop a hill and overlooking the