Exploring the Chastleton Apartment Building in Washington, DC
The Chastleton broke ground at 16th and R NW in June 1919. Demand was so heavy that an annex was funded before it was finished.
Washington Post
The Washington Post has been covering the capital since 1877, and its history is deeply intertwined with the city it covers. These posts explore the Post’s story, from its early struggles and multiple ownership changes to the Watergate coverage that defined American journalism and the Graham family era that made it one of the world’s great newspapers.
Gnawed Bones, a Wild Dog, and a Tragic Story from the Washington Post in 1941
1941 Washington Post Tale: Grim Discovery of Gnawed Bones & a Wild Dog in Kingman’s Lake. Unravel the mystery of Omara Wilson’s fate.
Georgetown Canal Boatmen Brawl; Brutal Fight Ends in Murder
I was poking around the archives of both The Washington Post and The Washington Times to come across a gem of a story to share and the one that caught my eye involved two Georgetown boatmen engaged in a brutal fight to the death. Reading through any article titled “Murder in Georgetown,” you’re primed for a … Read more
Remembering Robin Gibb: Bee Gees Legacy and 1979 Capital Centre Performance
Dive into the musical journey of the Bee Gees, focusing on Robin Gibb’s contribution and their iconic 1979 performance at the Capital Centre. Explore the heights of their fame in the late 70s and reminisce about Robin Gibb’s enduring legacy in the music world.
A Look Back at Brookland Homes Advertised in the Washington Post in the Mid 1920s
Take a look back in time to the mid-1920s and see what Brookland homes were advertised in the Washington Post. Get a glimpse of the original ad and compare it to today’s view of the sample homes!
A Look Back at a Glover Park Home from the Late 1920s
Take a look back in time with this nostalgic advertisement for homes in Glover Park, Washington from the late 1920s. See the same home today on Google Street View.
The History of Cathedral Heights, From Wild Dogs to Real Estate Mogul William Matteson
Learn the unique history of Cathedral Heights, from its early days of wild dogs to real estate mogul William Matteson. Read an article from 1907 that announced the birth of Cathedral Highlands and the important role Matteson played in its development.
Reading the Washington Post Before Pearl Harbor: A Look at a Day Which Would Live in Infamy
In the hours before Pearl Harbor, Washington Post articles spoke of the failing negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. Read about the articles and President Roosevelt’s dramatic move to prevent war. See his “Date Which Will Live in Infamy” speech and related articles.
The Lusitania Advertisement in the Washington Post, 1915
In April 1915, an advertisement for the Lusitania ran in the Washington Post offering passage to Europe. The ship sank three days later, killing 1,198. Here’s the story behind the ad.