McLean Gardens: From Hope Diamond Estate to WWII Worker Housing to Wisconsin Avenue Condos
Friendship was the McLean estate where Evalyn Walsh McLean kept the Hope Diamond. In 1942 it became apartments for 3,500 war workers.
Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park is one of Northwest DC’s most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods, full of Victorian cottages, Queen Anne houses, and early 20th century apartment buildings. The neighborhood got its name from President Grover Cleveland, who summered here in the 1880s when the area was still well outside the city. These posts dig into the history behind Cleveland Park’s streets and buildings.
What Was Life Like in 1948? Examining a Washington Post Advertisement from Leap Day
Take a look back at life in 1948 through a Washington Post advertisement printed on Leap Day, February 29th. Explore the culture, trends and more from the past.
Exploring Connecticut Avenue in 1919: A Map of Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase
Take a journey back in time to explore Connecticut Avenue in 1919 with maps of Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase. See what the area looked like over 100 years ago!
Washington Post Reports Plumbing Fixtures Stolen From Vacant Houses in 1927
Read this article from the Washington Post printed in 1927 about the theft of plumbing fixtures valued at $1,150 from vacant houses. Learn about the stolen items and the B. F. Saul real estate firm’s role in the investigation.
North Cleveland Park Homes for Sale in 1927
Homes for sale on Veazey Street in North Cleveland Park.
Exploring the Connecticut Inn Motel – A Look Back at 4400 Connecticut Ave. NW in 1973
Take a look back at 4400 Connecticut Ave. NW in 1973 with this postcard from the Connecticut Inn Motel. See what the building looks like today and explore what has changed over the years.
Who Was Marjorie Morris? A GoDC Reader Digs Up the Whoopee Party Girl
A reader named Steve tracked down more on Marjorie Morris, the young Washington socialite known as the Whoopee Party Girl. He found her in a Cleveland newspaper from the 1920s. The story gets stranger from there.
Exploring the History of the Park and Shop at Connecticut and Ordway in Cleveland Park
If you’ve ever been to Cleveland Park, you’ve probably seen the Park and Shop on Connecticut and Ordway. Learn more about its history, as one of the country’s oldest strip malls, built in 1930 by Shannon & Luchs.
When House Speaker Carl Albert Hit Two Cars on Capitol Hill
This is an article from the Washington Post on September 11th, 1972, when House Speaker Carl Albert, driven by too many drinks, hit two vehicles on Capitol Hill. Read this great story to find out what happened next!