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Lanier Heights

Discover Lanier Heights & Adams Morgan – Newly Subdivided Lots North of Columbia Rd. NW

December 20, 2021July 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Fitch, Fox & Brown real estate advertisement for Lanier Heights - April 19th, 1884 (The National Republican)

Invest in newly subdivided lots just north of Columbia Rd. NW in the historic neighborhoods of Lanier Heights & Adams Morgan. Learn more in this blog post!

Categories GoDCers Love Maps, Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1880s, Adams Morgan, Lanier Heights 2 Comments

Grave Robbing in Walter Pierce Park: The Story of Vijo Jansen

June 13, 2012 by ghostsofdc
guy digging grave

Learn the story of Vijo Jansen, the notorious “resurrectionist” who was caught grave robbing in Walter Pierce Park in the 19th century. Read about his arrest and the ghastly scene that was discovered in the wagon.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1880s, Adams Morgan, Lanier Heights
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