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National Park Service

Never Built: Metro’s Bridge Over Rock Creek

November 3, 2021October 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

In these 1966 drawings, train cars roll under Connecticut Avenue, but above Rock Creek. These amazing early Metro plans never came to fruition. They depict the Red Line between Dupont Circle and Woodley Park.

Categories Guest Posts, Lost History Tags Harry Weese, National Park Service, Rock Creek Park, Sheridan-Kalorama, Taft Bridge, WMATA, Woodley Park 4 Comments

Three Random Stories About Farragut Square

February 21, 2022March 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Farragut Square circa 1881 (maritimequest.com)

What is the history of Farragut Square in Washington, DC? Read three great stories from its past.

Categories Three Things... Tags Connecticut Ave. NW, Farragut North, Farragut Square, Farragut West, Harry Weese, James A. Garfield, Metro Center, National Park Service, Rock Creek Park, Secretary of the Navy, Taft Bridge, WMATA 2 Comments
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