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The Epic and Terrifying Storm that Crushed Washington in 30 Minutes

October 29, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Lincoln Memorial and an approaching storm (ianlivingston.com

Get ready D.C.! As you huddle for the latest Frankenstorm, Ghosts of DC has dug up an even more epic and terrifying storm that hit Washington in just 30 minutes on Nov. 23rd, 1891. Read the full story of the storm and its aftermath here.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1890s, tornado, weather 1 Comment

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

January 5, 2020April 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, Capital Traction Company, Chevy Chase, Tenleytown, Tennallytown, tornado, U.S. Census 1 Comment
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