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Analoston Island

Exploring Analoston Island: A Georgetown University Visit

August 21, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Analoston Island

Explore Analoston Island with Georgetown University Library. Discover the beauty and history of this unique island with photos and resources from the university’s archives.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1870s, Analoston Island, Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown 5 Comments

The Story of Analoston Island, Formerly Owned by the Roosevelt Family

March 10, 2023November 23, 2012 by ghostsofdc
The Mason House on Analoston Island - 1903

History buffs, take note! This is the story of Anna Lawson Island, formerly owned by the Roosevelt family. Learn about their contribution to this region, the fascinating story behind it, and how it’s still remembered today.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, From GoDCers Tags 1900s, Analoston Island 1 Comment
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