Why Is It Named Petworth? The 200-Acre Estate Behind DC’s Neighborhood
Colonel John Tayloe III owned a 200-acre country estate near the Soldiers’ Home. Developers bought it in 1887 and it became DC’s largest subdivision.
Petworth
Petworth is one of DC’s great streetcar neighborhoods, developed in the early 20th century along the Georgia Avenue line. Originally named for a large estate owned by John Tayloe, it filled in with modest rowhouses and became home to generations of Black Washingtonians as the city’s demographics shifted across the 20th century. These posts trace Petworth’s long history.
Grant Circle and Petworth in 1916
1916 map of Grant Circle and surrounding neighborhood of Petworth.
Takoma vs. Petworth: Washington Amateur Baseball on July 23rd, 1900
On July 23rd, 1900, the Takoma and Petworth neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. faced off in a hotly contested amateur baseball game. Here’s the full account from the newspaper that covered it.
Take a Look at This Real Estate Investment Ad from 1919
Take a look at this incredible real estate investment ad from 1919! For only $6,300, you could get a home in Petworth. That’s a lot of money back then. See the ad and find out what $30,000 could get you at 14th and Euclid. Impressive!
Petworth: From Rural to Hipsters – Exploring the History of this DC Neighborhood
Explore the history of Petworth, DC, from its country estates and ancient city to its recent development as a hipster neighborhood. Read this blog for fun facts and more!
If Walls Could Talk: The Looking Glass Lounge
This next installment of “If Walls Could Talk” will be the Petworth watering hole, The Looking Glass Lounge. This is one of my favorite places for a Sunday afternoon beer, especially in the warmer months, out on their back patio. I imagine the place will be packed this evening, and now you guys have another … Read more