There is a lot of redevelopment scheduled in the Westbard area of Bethesda, around River Road, it has even started in the strip mall that contains the Giant Foods. Here is a point-in-time look at the area. It will be interesting to revisit this in a few years and see what has changed.
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This boarded up building on the corner of Ridgefield Road and River Road was once Springhouse Manor Care |
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This former Citgo gas station on Westbard Avenue awaits redevelopment. |
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The front of West Wood Center II. |
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Another view of Westwood Center II on the corner of Westbard Ave and Ridgefield Rd. |
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Looking South on River Road, Sunoco on the left, Talberts and MacDonalds on the right. |
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The Liberty Gas Station on River Road in Bethesda, MD. Behind it is the Marathon Gas station. |
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The strip mall with Whole Foods in it. A new facade is going up here. |
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Right on River Road across from Whole Foods is the American Plant garden center and nursery. They used to be called American Plant Food Co., Inc. |
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