The General Scott Apartments: A 1940 Deco Landmark on Scott Circle
Robert O. Schultz’s 1940 General Scott Apartments at 1 Scott Circle NW, the mansions it replaced, the WPA underpass beneath, and the 1982 tenant buyout that saved it.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle is one of DC’s grandest Victorian traffic circles, surrounded by some of the finest late 19th-century rowhouses in the city. The neighborhood has reinvented itself more than once across its 150-year history.
Korea’s Logan Circle Legation: Sold for $5, Bought Back
In 1891, King Gojong paid $25,000 for a Victorian townhouse on Iowa Circle to house Joseon’s first mission to the United States. Nineteen years later, after Japan forced the protectorate, the empire sold the building for five dollars. Korea bought it back in 2012 for $3.5 million. The museum opened in 2018.
DC JCC at 16th and Q: From Coolidge’s 1925 Cornerstone to Today
On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge laid the cornerstone of the DC JCC at 16th and Q. The building has been lost, nearly turned into a prison, and won back.
The Mysterious Old Building on 14th St. in Logan Circle: A 1942 Photo and Today
Take a look at an old building on 14th St. in Logan Circle, DC in 1942 and today. The US government froze sales of all new automobiles in January 1942, and this building was an automobile dealership at the time. See the photos and find out what’s happening on the block today.
Exploring the Streets of DC in 1920: 1610 14th St. NW
Take a journey back in time to explore DC’s 1610 14th St. NW in 1920! See what’s changed and stay the same with Ghibellina, Rice and Pearl Dive. Zoom in on the details and see the amazing graffiti and a mysterious hose coming out of the ground!
Logan Circle in 1892, When It Was Still Called Iowa Circle
Logan Circle wasn’t always Logan Circle. This 1892 map shows it as Iowa Circle — the name it carried until the late 19th century. The surrounding streets and lots reveal a neighborhood mid-development.
The Unexpected History of Home Rule at 1807 14th St. NW
Discover the unexpected history of Home Rule at 1807 14th St. NW, from Edward L. Coates’ harassment of Senators to the busts of the numbers racket. Plus, learn about the store’s current owners since 1999.
Nubby Nuckols: The DC Bookmaker Who Shot Himself in 1938
He was forty-one, the king of bookmaking in DC, and out on bail. Two days later he was on the floor in his maroon robe.
Exploring the History of 1320 14th St. NW: From Auctions to Yeggs to Sex Shops
Explore the fascinating history of 1320 14th St. NW, from auctions in 1878 to a safe robbery in 1934 to a sex shop in 1985. Plus, learn why it’s now home to The Pig restaurant!