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Friends Meeting House of Washington, D.C. (Wikipedia)
The Quaker House on Florida Ave: Unearthing Three Interesting Stories
Uncovering three fascinating stories from the Quaker House on Florida Ave, including President Hoover’s attendance at the opening, civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy speaking, & Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee being sued.
John Kerry's Georgetown residence
Exploring Georgetown's 3300 Blocks: Three Homes of Notable United States Senators Named John
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.
D.C. slums in 1935
What Is The History of Hell's Bottom?
Where was Hell's Bottom in Washington, DC and what happened there? Here are three stories from lost history about the long-gone neighborhood.
Washington, D.C. Mormon Temple from a distance (ldschurchtemples.com)
History of Washington's Mormon Temple
The Mormon Temple outside DC is full of mystery and intrigue, like the "Surrender Dorothy" graffiti. Learn about the LDS "castle" near Rock Creek.
Boundary Castle
Three Stories About Boundary Castle
Meridian Hill was once graced with the presence of a magnificent castle. Yes, a castle. Boundary Castle, also known as Henderson Castle and sometimes Prospect Castle, was the home of John and Mary Henderson. John, being the former Senator from Missouri who authored the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and Mary being the powerful socialite who established 16th St. NW as the epicenter of culture and society in the early 20th century. Boundary Castle in the 1920s by Theodor Horydczak (Library...
Department of Commerce, 15th St. side
Three Stories About the Department of Commerce Building
Did you know the Commerce Department is built on top of an ancient pirate ghost river? Or that lost alligators once wandered the halls?
Dorchester House
Three Fascinating Stories From the History of Dorchester House in Kalorama
Discover three fascinating stories from the history of Dorchester House in Kalorama, from a robbery at gunpoint to a house fire that killed an elderly woman to a ban on dogs in the building.
Longworth House Office Building (Architect of the Capitol)
A Terrifying Elevator Plunge, Union Steel & a Shotgun: The History of DC's Longworth House Office Building
Take a journey through the history of DC's Longworth House Office Building. From a terrifying elevator plunge, to union steel and a shotgun, read about the past of this Capitol Hill icon!
Cannon House Office Building (Library of Congress)
Exploring the Ghosts of the Cannon House Office Building
Explore the wild parties and tragic suicides of the Cannon House Office Building with this look at the obscure stories of its past. Plus, a lost chow dog!
June 21, 1926. Washington, D.C. "Peggy Walsh, Clytie Collier and Ethel Barrymore Colt." National Photo Company glass negative.
The Good Life: A Look at Ethel Barrymore Colt, Peggy Walsh, and Clytie Collier in 1926
Discover the good life enjoyed by Peggy Walsh, Clytie Collier and Ethel Barrymore Colt in 1926. Learn about their backgrounds and the people they associated with, including Winston Churchill and Drew Barrymore's cousin, once removed!

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