Ghosts of DC The lost and untold history of Washington

Below is a great engraving from Harper’s back in 1874. It depicts the old newspaper row in Washington. Read More »

“Kalorama” is a Greek word meaning “fine view.” It’s also the name given to one of the finest neighborhoods in Washington. Here is a quick “Why is it Named…?” The neighborhood takes its name from an old estate, formerly located at 23rd and S St. This was the home of poet Joel Barlow, who acquired the property in 1807 and ... Read More »