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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 the Never-Built Traffic Circle of North Cleveland Park and Tenleytown

December 20, 2021September 27, 2013 by ghostsofdc
1907 Baist map of North Cleveland Park

Take a journey through North Cleveland Park and Tenleytown to uncover the story of the never-built traffic circle at the intersection of Tilden, Idaho, and Reno. Plus, explore all the undeveloped plots of land in the area.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1920s, Tenleytown

North Cleveland Park Homes for Sale in 1927

November 3, 2021September 24, 2013 by ghostsofdc
North Cleveland Park homes for sale

Homes for sale on Veazey Street in North Cleveland Park.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1920s, Cleveland Park, Tenleytown 1 Comment

Exploring History with an 1862 Drawing of Fort Pennsylvania at Tennallytown

April 27, 2026March 5, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Fort Pennsylvania and encampment at Tennallytown near Washington, D.C. / drawn for Mr. George Baker by W.E. Cushing, Providence, R.I., 1862.

Discover a fascinating piece of history with this 1862 drawing of Fort Pennsylvania at Tennallytown during the Civil War. Learn more about this important fort from the perspective of the time.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1860s, Civil War, Tenleytown 2 Comments

The History of Naming Decisions for Wisconsin Avenue (formerly High Street and Tennallytown Road)

December 20, 2021March 5, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Ever wondered why Wisconsin Avenue was known as High Street and further up as Tennallytown Road? Learn the history behind the naming decisions and why the ultimate preference of the people is still a much mooted question.

Categories Why Is It Named...? Tags 1900s, Tenleytown

3 Things You Didn’t Know Happened at Chevy Chase Circle

April 27, 2026April 26, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Chevy Chase Circle (Wikipedia)

Take a trip to the far reaches of the District and learn about 3 things you didn’t know happened at Chevy Chase Circle: a tragic suicide, a cricket match, and a tornado!

Categories Three Things... Tags 1890s, 1900s, Baseball, Chevy Chase, Tenleytown, Transit, U.S. Census 1 Comment
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