Thursday, June 28, 2012

Washington's own terrifying "Jack the Slasher" finally caught in 1894

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The winter months from 1893 to 1894 were full of terror for all Washington residents.   Why, you ask?    Because the Washington ...
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ice Cream Cones and their connection to 1514 R Street

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One never knows what interesting history old houses have ingrained in their past until one begins to research the past occupants, ow...
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Latest and Greatest of our "Then & Now" Series

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The latest three "Then & Now" Features we post on the Prince of Petworth Blog for you reading pleasure! The GUOOF Odd...
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Groovy Pool at the International Inn, baby.

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The structures located at 10 Thomas Circle have had a long and varied past, from a regal dwelling believed to have first been built in 1...
Monday, June 04, 2012

History Mystery Solved: The Heaton House in Spring Valley

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The Heaton House at 4861 Indian Lane in Spring Valley When I acquired the drawing at left of a fine house in DC from an online auction,...
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Metropolis View, South Brookland, and Edgewood Developer William O Denison

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 Developer W.O. Denison, as he was known, was responsible for developing the Northeast Washington suburbs known as Metropolis View and S...
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Our Then & Now Series for Prince of Petworth Blog

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We're proud to be an contributor to the popular Prince of Petworth Blog (PoP) with a new series of brief "Then & Now" typ...
Monday, May 21, 2012

Old Central High School in Shaw & Kennedy Playground

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Old Central High School, 7th and O Streets, NW The site of the Kennedy Recreation Center, which opened in 2003 along 7 th Street betw...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Hobbitt House Explained: Edward Morse Studio at 2133 R Street, NW

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The unusual house at 2133 R Street, NW often attracts onlookers, curious about the history of the house with a door that could b...
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