Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park: History and Construction
Boulder Bridge is one of Rock Creek Park’s most distinctive landmarks. Here is the history of how the rustic stone bridge was built and what makes it unique.
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The Strange History of Coke Dandruff Cure in Washington, D.C.
Discover the strange history of Coke Dandruff Cure in Washington, D.C. at the turn of the century. Find out more about Henry Evans, a druggist on F St NW, and how he used cocaine as an ingredient in his dandruff cure. Explore the Carnegie Institution and its founding on January 28th, 1902.
Digging Deeper: Elmer Ardeeser, the Driver From 1930 Dupont Circle Car Crash
This blog post investigates Elmer Ardeeser, the driver at the center of a 1930 Dupont Circle car crash. Elmer had an interesting past, including ties to Babe Ruth’s orphanage. Learn more about the event and the people involved.
1019 U Street NW and the 1969 Afro Electric Shop Robbery
At 1019 U Street NW, now home to Corte Salon, 72-year-old Crawley Smith fought off a 1969 robber whose plastic toy gun snapped in half during the struggle.
A Night Out in Washington D.C. – From Dinner with President Taft to a Local Engagement Party in 1912
Delve into a night out in Washington D.C. in 1912, from dinner with President Taft to a local engagement party. Read the excerpt from the Washington Post and photos of the guests. Plus, find out what happened two years later.
The 1911 Marathon From Laurel to D.C. Won By Henry Elphinstone From Baltimore
In 1911, Henry Elphinstone from Baltimore won the marathon from Laurel to D.C., two minutes faster than the second-place runner. Read to learn more about the race, Henry Elphinstone’s background and the results.
A Major League Player from Columbia Heights: The Life and Career of Nick Altrock
Nick Altrock pitched for Washington for forty-four years. Forty-two of them were consecutive. It’s still a Major League record.