Hamilton “Ghost” Circle and Fairview Heights Near the Cathedral
The neighborhood surrounding the circle was once dubbed Fairview Heights, which no longer seems to appear on any contemporary maps.
Woodley Park
Woodley Park grew up around the Connecticut Avenue bridge and the National Zoo, becoming one of DC’s most desirable residential addresses in the early 20th century, defined by its grand apartment buildings and tree-lined streets.
Kit Homes: How a $2,425 House Can Now Be Worth Over $2 Million
This guest post by Phil Dickieson explores the history of kit homes, which were popular in the early 20th century. Learn how a $2,425 house can now be worth over $2 million!
This 1924 Advertisement for the Wardman Construction Company in Washington D.C.
Explore an old 1924 advertisement from the Evening Star for the Wardman Construction Company in Washington D.C. and see what the home is worth today. Plus a look at the house and the Lighting Educational Committee.
Harry Wardman’s Woodley Park Homes
Harry Wardman was a prolific developer of Northwest in the 1920s. This ad from The Evening Star shows some of his homes on Cathedral Ave. in Woodley Park.
Why Is It Named Woodley Park?
The Woodley estate in England was torn down in 1962. Its DC counterpart still stands on Connecticut Avenue and became part of Maret School in 1950.
Exploring DC in 1913: Maps of Observatory Circle, Woodley Park and Glover Park
Take a look back at DC in 1913 with maps of Observatory Circle, Woodley Park & Glover Park. See what’s changed and comment your observations below!
A Look Back: 1928 Woodley Park Advertisement from The Washington Post
Take a look back in time with this 1928 Woodley Park advertisement from The Washington Post. Learn more about the Wardman homes and the area’s history in this nostalgic piece.
Never Built: Metro’s Bridge Over Rock Creek
In these 1966 drawings, train cars roll under Connecticut Avenue, but above Rock Creek. These amazing early Metro plans never came to fruition. They depict the Red Line between Dupont Circle and Woodley Park.
The Beauty of DC: When You’re Standing in Front of the National Cathedral
This guest post takes us to the National Cathedral in DC on a weekend evening. Sounds of an organist playing, a spectacular scenery and an appreciation of life in this great city – all make the moment special.