The 1977 Hanafi Siege: 39 Hours That Held Washington Hostage
A radio reporter stepped off an elevator on the fifth floor of the District Building and into a shotgun blast. The councilman down the hall was hit too.
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Tabard Inn History: Sold in 1927, Bought Back in 1930
The Tabard Inn's founder sold it in 1927, then bought it back at a 1930 foreclosure auction for $2,000. Deeds, plats and census records tell the story.
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Foundry Branch Trestle: DC’s Last Streetcar Bridge
The Foundry Branch trestle carried Glen Echo streetcars over Glover-Archbold Park from 1896 to 1960. Now DC's last streetcar bridge is coming down.
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Ella Watson’s Home: The House Behind American Gothic
Gordon Parks made Ella Watson famous in 1942. Census records, deeds and old newspapers reveal her home at 1433 11th Street NW and the block around her.
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Arthur Scrivener: Murder or Suicide in a Georgetown Alley, 1926
Detective Arthur Scrivener was found shot in a Georgetown alley on his wedding day in 1926. One jury said murder. Another said suicide. Here's the evidence.
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Northern Liberty Market and Boss Shepherd’s 1872 Raid
Nearly 200 laborers showed up at 6 p.m. with orders to tear down the Northern Liberty Market that night. By 11 the roof was gone.
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3314 Newark Street and the Robin Hood Club Fire of 1912
In 1912 a boys' Robin Hood Club shack behind 3314 Newark Street in Cleveland Park caught fire, and three engine companies came. Here's the house's story.
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