DC’s Southwest quadrant has a dramatic and contested history. Once a dense working-class neighborhood, it was almost entirely demolished by urban renewal in the 1950s and 60s. These posts examine what was lost and what replaced it.
From the Ghosts of DC Crazy Vault: An unfortunate tragedy from 1912 at Buzzard Point in DC. Read about the gruesome murder and attempted peacemaker thwarted by a jealous husband with a revolver.
In March of 1920, Charles Willis of Chicago was tragically drowned when his parachute jump from an army airplane went wrong. We explore the story of his death and the rescue efforts that followed.
L’Enfant Plaza in Washington D.C. has a sad history. It was once a vibrant part of the city, but it was bulldozed in the 1960s as part of an urban renewal program. Learn more about this unfortunate chapter of D.C. history.
A wild article from 1924 Washington DC shows that unmuzzled dogs were biting people and that health and police authorities were uniting to check the epidemic. Take a look back at this intriguing article from the Washington Post.
Remembering the homes that were bulldozed to make way for the “modern” Southwest Quadrant in DC. Take a look back at the history of the area and the impact of the redevelopment on the local community.
Take a look back at Southwest Washington, D.C. before the war with this amazing photograph of two young boys. See how the area was before it was destroyed and rebuilt in the ugly, brutalist style that stands today.
A stunning photo from 1942 of N and Union St. SW. This photo speaks for itself and is courtesy of Shorpy – the best website ever. This photo is in color, not colorized
