Check Out This Plan for LeDroit Park from 1880 & Learn Why it’s Named LeDroit Park
Take a look at this plan for LeDroit Park from back in 1880, and learn the story behind why it was named LeDroit Park
LeDroit Park
LeDroit Park was developed in the 1870s as an exclusive whites-only suburb just north of Howard University. By the early 20th century it had become one of DC’s most prestigious addresses for the city’s Black professional class.
Why Is It Named LeDroit Park? The Misspelled Name Behind DC’s Historic Neighborhood
Established in 1873, LeDroit Park was one of the first suburbs of Washington, DC. Its name honors a family member of founder Amzi Barber.
The Unfortunate Demolition of the Ugly, Brutalist, Soviet-Looking Dunbar High School Built in the 1970s
Take a look at the unfortunate demolition of the ugly, brutalist, Soviet-looking Dunbar High School built in the 1970s. Here’s an article we dug up from the Washington Post, printed on April 13th, 1977.
Explore the 1907 Baist Real Estate Map of Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park
Discover the 1907 Baist Real Estate Map of Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park. See how the area has changed over the years and explore popular establishments like Big Bear Cafe, Rustik, and Boundary Stone.