Civil War Reaches Tennallytown
The Civil War reached the outer edges of Washington in 1864. It was so close that President Lincoln rode near the front lines of Fort Stevens and came under fire.
Tenleytown
One of DC’s early streetcar suburbs, Tenleytown developed along Wisconsin Avenue NW and retains traces of its 19th-century origins beneath its modern commercial strip, including the site of Fort Reno, the highest point in the city.
Exploring an 1894 Map of Tennallytown and Reno
Take a look at this fascinating 1894 map of Tennallytown and Reno, done by G.M. Hopkins & Co. We’ll point out a few things of note and invite you to share what else you notice. Happy Friday!
The Charles Joseph Nourse House: An 1827 Farm House in Tennallytown
A look at the Charles Joseph Nourse House, an 1827 farm house located in Tennallytown. Learn about the history of the house and view photos of the beautiful old home.
Exploring the History of D.C. Public Elementary Schools: Janney, Gibbs, Eaton and Watkins
Learn about the history of D.C. public elementary schools Janney, Gibbs, Eaton and Watkins. We explore the background behind their names and the people they were named for.
A History of Tennallytown: From 1903 Map to Google Map
Take a journey through time with this fascinating post about the history of Tennallytown. From a 1903 map to a modern-day Google Map, you won’t want to miss this fascinating post.
Recalling the Metro Construction on Wisconsin Ave. During the 1970s
Take a trip back in time to the 1970s and learn about the construction of the Metro along Wisconsin Avenue. We’ve dug up an old Washington Post article from 1978 and a great diagram!
Tenleytown: Named for a Man Who Signed with an X
Tenleytown takes its name from John Tennally, an illiterate tavern keeper who ran an inn at the corner of River Road and the Georgetown-Rockville Turnpike around 1790. He signed his name with an X. The resulting spelling free-for-all lasted 200 years.
Exploring Upper Northwest Washington in 1892 Through a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Map
Check out this awesome U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey map from 1892 showing a very rural upper northwest Washington. Take a journey back in time and explore this topographic map of the area surrounding what is now Tenleytown!
Washington Post Reports Plumbing Fixtures Stolen From Vacant Houses in 1927
Read this article from the Washington Post printed in 1927 about the theft of plumbing fixtures valued at $1,150 from vacant houses. Learn about the stolen items and the B. F. Saul real estate firm’s role in the investigation.