Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The original Calvert Street Bridge was moving - quite literally.

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Many pedestrians and motorists alike that traverse the Calvert Street bridge today likely are unaware that the 1935 built bridge replace...
Sunday, July 29, 2012

Love and Romance in the Seventh Grade!

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This headline caught my attention while I was researching a house the other day.  It appeared in the March 19, 1915 edition of the Washing...
Sunday, July 08, 2012

Alexander Graham Bell Mansion, 1331 Conn Ave

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Noted American telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) built his house at 1331 Connecticut Avenue beginning in June of 18...
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,...