Three Advertisements from the Hotel Harrington’s Opening Year
As Hotel Harrington prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday, take a look at three of its original advertisements from 1914. See what the landmark hotel offered in its opening year!
As Hotel Harrington prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday, take a look at three of its original advertisements from 1914. See what the landmark hotel offered in its opening year!
In the English alphabet, the letter J looked too much like the letter I, so Pierre L’Enfant omitted J street in DC.
Explore the streets of Georgetown, DC and uncover the homes of three notable United States Senators all named John – JFK, Kerry and Edwards – who all ran for president. Learn about their homes and their impact on the nation.
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An incredible find by Brian at National Journal, this 1936 film from the Works Progress Administration depicts a day in the life of Washington during the Great Depression. Read his full piece and follow him on Twitter.