Three Things That Happened at the Washington Monument
Three stories about the Washington Monument, including a woman jumping down the elevator shaft, a baseball thrown from the top, and a sniper shooting and killing a bomber.
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Eastern High School: History of The Pride of Capitol Hill
I thought it would be a good to branch out and do a on Eastern High School (check them out on Facebook) near RFK Stadium. It’s a beautiful building at 1700 East Capitol St. NE, originally built in 1923. The original Eastern High School building was building in the 1890s at 7th and C St. … Read more
Celebrating the New Year with Lou Gehrig in 1929
Celebrating the New Year in 1929, Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse himself, was in Washington, DC to ring in the New Year. Read about his famous farewell speech and his stay at the Occidental Hotel.
A Look Back at Babe Ruth’s Visit to the White House in 1921
On December 7th, 1921, baseball’s greatest hitter Babe Ruth visited President Harding in the White House. See an old photo of him exiting the West Wing and read about his earlier visits to the Executive Office of the President.
Roller Hockey in Columbia Heights: Before Ovechkin and the Capitals, We Had the Whiting Brothers
Before Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, we had the Whiting brothers playing roller hockey in Columbia Heights. Learn about the thrilling roller hockey matches of 1926 and the 24-hour roller skating race of 1922!
This Day in History: November 5th, 1955 in Washington, DC
Explore what was happening in Washington, DC on November 5th, 1955 – the date Marty McFly arrived in Hill Valley in Back to the Future. Read about Katherine Ann Haynes, the CIA, Robert Q. Lewis, and more!
Celebrating Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators’ 1924 World Series Win
Celebrate Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators’ 1924 World Series win with us! Read about the Willard Hotel celebration, the World Series games, and the 1924 World Series program.
Babe Ruth in Washington, DC: The Story Behind the National Guard Enlistment Photo
Learn the story behind the iconic photo of Babe Ruth in a military uniform. He was in Washington, DC to enlist in the New York National Guard and play two games against the Washington Senators. Read the amusing articles from the Washington Post and Associated Press about the event.
If Walls Could Talk: The Yellow House at 2513 Cliffbourne Pl. NW – Part 2
This post is the second in a four-part series exploring the colorful homes on Cliffbourne Pl. NW. In this post, we look into the yellow house at 2513 Cliffbourne Pl. NW, including a theft story and the 1953 District Mother of the Year.
The Washington Senators Signed Georgetown Shortstop Charley Moran in December 1902
In December 1902, the Washington Senators signed Charley Moran, the Georgetown University shortstop, to a baseball contract. Unfortunately, he failed to live up to expectations and was out of baseball by 1905.