What happened inside Washington, DC’s buildings. Hotels where deals got cut, rowhouses where scandals played out, embassies that hosted defections and dinners both.
Dive into the history of 2515 Cliffbourne Pl. NW, the green house in the “Rainbow Row” of historic homes. Learn about the Speech Reading Club of Washington, the Queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival, and more!
I received an email from a reader saying she learned of Ghosts of DC through this post on Big Bear Cafe. She kindly asked if I would look into the history of her Bloomingdale condo building in, as she knew very little about it (other than old stories from local cabbies). I’m starting to see … Read more
I’m really excited about doing this one and I’m sure there are a few of you out there that are really going to enjoy learning about our favorite spot, Kramerbooks. Since 1976, this place has been a favorite place to find a book, grab a bite, some beer, or have some coffee and chat over … Read more
Big Bear Cafe opened in 2007 in a Victorian storefront at 1700 1st Street NW. The corner has been a Bloomingdale grocery, a runaway-horse-owner’s stable, and an immigrant family’s neighborhood store since at least 1894.
This next installment of “If Walls Could Talk” will be the Petworth watering hole, The Looking Glass Lounge. This is one of my favorite places for a Sunday afternoon beer, especially in the warmer months, out on their back patio. I imagine the place will be packed this evening, and now you guys have another … Read more
At 1019 U Street NW, now home to Corte Salon, 72-year-old Crawley Smith fought off a 1969 robber whose plastic toy gun snapped in half during the struggle.
Explore the history of 1036 Park Rd. NW in Washington D.C. through a historical sleuthing mission. Uncover the stories from the 1912 building permit, the marriage of Benjamin and Olga, Joseph Bryant’s Commerce Department career, and City Wide Learning Centers.
