Miriam Auerbach Wolf: From 1924 Photo to DC Real Estate Pioneer
Miriam Auerbach Wolf was 12 in this 1924 photo. She grew up to be the first woman life member of the Washington Board of Realtors’ Million-Dollar Sales Club.
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle takes its name from Civil War admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, whose statue anchored the traffic circle until 1884. The neighborhood has been one of Washington’s most fashionable addresses since the Gilded Age, home to grand mansions, rowhouses, and embassies that have defined its character across 150 years. These posts dig into the history behind Dupont Circle’s streets and buildings.
The Washington Times, December 21st, 1902: A Detailed Look
Take a closer look at Dupont Circle in this Washington Times article from December 21st, 1902. Click on the image to get a detailed version of the page!
Exploring Canada’s Diplomatic History in Washington, DC: Vincent Massey and the 1927 “New Kids in Class
Explore the diplomatic history between Canada and the US through the 1927 arrival of Vincent Massey, the first Canadian diplomat posted to Washington, DC. Learn more about the “new kids in class” phenomenon and how embassies are accepted into their new community.
Pizza Pioneers of Washington
Ciro Gallotti gets the credit, but Luigi Calvi was advertising pizza on 18th Street NW five years earlier, in February 1938.
Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle: A 19th-Century Property Value Comparison
An 1880 statistical map compiled by Lt. F.V. Greene shows property values across Washington, with land in Shaw and Mt. Vernon Square worth three to four times more than comparable plots in Dupont Circle.
The Hadleigh Apartments: A Luxurious New Apartment Hotel in Washington, DC in 1919
In 1919, construction began on the luxurious Hadleigh Apartments in Washington, DC. Learn about the $2,000,000 building, the mortgage, and the major bus accident that happened nearby.
A Timeless Look at Dupont Circle in 1900
Take a look back in time and see what Dupont Circle in Washington, DC looked like in 1900. This amazing shot clearly shows the Patterson House (now the Washington Club) in the background. What a beautiful frozen moment in time!
The Dupont Underground: Abandoned Since 1955
The Dupont Underground is a network of abandoned streetcar tunnels beneath Dupont Circle, frozen in time since the last car ran in 1955.
The Terrifying Tale of Albert Deal’s 120-Foot Elevator Shaft Fall
This is the incredible story of Albert Deal, a Pennsylvania steamfitter who fell 120 feet down an elevator shaft at the Cairo Flats in 1894. Miraculously, he survived with only a sprained back! Find out the story behind this amazing tale.