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Moran family grave marker at Holy Rood Cemetery
Uncovering the Stories Behind the Names on Headstones at D.C.'s Holy Rood Cemetery
Take a stroll through one of D.C.'s less visited cemeteries, Holy Rood Cemetery, and discover the stories behind the names on the headstones. From prominent doctors to Irish immigrants, uncover the past lives of the city's regular Washingtonians.
Tunlaw Rd. and 39th St.
Why Is It Named Tunlaw Road?
There once was a great suburban Washington estate called Tunlaw, in what is today Wesley Heights - the home stood at 45th and Klingle.
Glover Park advertisement
The Good Old Days: A Classic Washington Post Advertisement from 1927
Take a step back in time with this classic Washington Post advertisement from 1927. It's a reminder of the good old days when some had Frigidaire! #WashingtonPost #History
The Stoddert School
Uncovering the History of Stoddert Elementary School in Glover Park
Learn about Benjamin Stoddert, the former Secretary of the Navy and namesake of Stoddert Elementary School in Glover Park. We also uncover the school's 1932 dedication ceremony and the neighborhood history.
Glover Park homes advertisement in Washington Post - October 14th, 1928
A Look Back at a Glover Park Home from the Late 1920s
Take a look back in time with this nostalgic advertisement for homes in Glover Park, Washington from the late 1920s. See the same home today on Google Street View.
Plain Old Pearson's advertisement (1947)
Exploring the History of Pearson's Liquor Store in Glover Park
Explore the history of Pearson's Liquor Store in Glover Park, DC, from 1933 to present day. Hear stories about yeggmen, traffic deaths, price fixing, and more!

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