Three Houses for Sale the Day of Pearl Harbor
These three houses were advertised for sale in the Washington Post on December 7th, 1941. Help us identify the 565-acre estate in Warrenton, Virginia.
Three Things…
Three stories about one Washington, DC place. Pick a corner, a building, a block, and you’ll find more than one thing worth knowing about it.
Three Other Things That Happened at the Watergate
Here are three other notable things that happened at the Watergate. The Reagans had to exit the building by candlelight because the power went out. There were bomb threats and a major protest of the Chicago Seven trial.
Three DC-Area Homes for Sale in 1951
These three homes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia were for sale on December 29th, 1951. Take a look to see how they have changed (or not).
Three Things We Miss About Old Saloons in Washington
We miss the days of old saloons in Washington. Here’s a look at 3 saloons we’d love to visit again: J.J. O’Keefe’s, The Indian and Oedekoven’s. Learn more about each one and why we miss them.
Three Former US Secretaries of War and the Washington Houses Where They Lived
Three former US Secretaries of War, Jacob Dickinson, Newton Baker, and Dwight Davis, lived in three different Washington houses while serving in the Cabinet. All three buildings are still standing today.
The Dresden at 2126 Connecticut Ave NW: Three Old Stories
Harry Wardman’s Dresden at 2126 Connecticut Ave NW: a 1975 condo ad, Princess Julia Grant Cantacuzene’s obituary, and a 1948 rent hike.
Three Stories About McKinley Tech
We dug up three stories about McKinley Tech in Washington DC: their football dynasty, star athlete “Snookie” Kernan, and a tragic auto accident involving a graduate. Enjoy this post on the history of McKinley Tech!
Three People You Didn’t Know Were From D.C.
Warren Buffett, Ben Feldman, and Patch Adams were all from the Washington DC area.
Mayflower Hotel History: FDR, Monica Lewinsky and Allen Walker
FDR wrote his “Nothing to Fear” speech in suite 776, Monica Lewinsky stayed in room 860, and the Mayflower Hotel was nearly named the Walker.