For Sale: 460 Acres of Land on Rock Creek
How about the 460 acres of land for sale along Rock Creek? This is the part of the park up near the Maryland border.
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Chevy Chase Gardens: Four Houses, One 1929 Ad, and a Developer About to Lose Everything
In 1929, developer Richard C. D. Hunt advertised four Chevy Chase Gardens homes in the Washington Post. Nine weeks later, the market crashed.
Exploring the 19th Century Seneca Schoolhouse Museum in Montgomery County, Maryland
Take a step back in time and explore the 19th century Seneca Schoolhouse Museum in Montgomery County, Maryland. Built in 1866, the museum offers a glimpse into education of the time and the history of the local area.
Exploring the Coaster Dips of Glen Echo Park in 1921
Dive into the history of the Coaster Dips roller coaster at Glen Echo Park in 1921. Learn about the amusement park and tragic story related to Glen Echo. Check out the image of the riders from the time and discover the human love of “going for a ride”!
What Is the Beltway? The History of the Road That Defined Washington
The Capital Beltway is a 64-mile loop built in the 1960s. It displaced thousands of families and gave American politics its most enduring phrase.