Echoes of Corcoran Street: Unraveling the Mysteries of 1890s Washington D.C.

1300 block of Corcoran St. NW

Discover the intriguing history of Washington D.C.’s Corcoran Street in the 1890s. Dive deep into the lives of its residents, explore neighborhood feuds, and uncover genealogical gems lost to time. Experience the past through captivating stories and images, bringing to life the everyday Washingtonians of a bygone era.

Rediscovering the Northumberland: A Glimpse into Its Storied Past and Prominent Residents

The Northumberland (Wikipedia)

Explore the rich history of the Northumberland at 2039 New Hampshire Ave. NW, a striking example of early 20th-century architecture by Harry Wardman and Albert H. Beers. Discover its transformation from luxury apartments to Washington D.C.’s oldest self-managed cooperative, its notable residents including Congress members, and intriguing stories like Charles F. Benjamin’s life.

Washington D.C. Real Estate Dealer’s Wild Divorce and Troubled Marriage

Colorado Building at 14th and G St. NW

Learn the wild story of William F. Matteson, a real estate dealer in Washington D.C. who filed a divorce and two suits against his wife’s lovers for the alleged alienation of her affections. Find out the results of the tumultuous legal battle and the drama that unfolded.

If Walls Could Talk: Tivoli Theater Was “The Temple of the Arts”

Tivoli Theater (photo by Flickr user dbking)

You can’t walk past the Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights and not admire it, imagining what the surrounding streets were like in the late 1920s. The arrival of Harry Crandall’s new theater was a big deal for the area and let’s not forget that just a couple of years earlier, his Knickerbocker Theatre was the … Read more