Robert Pohl

Robert Pohl worked for many years as a computer programmer but recovered from that and became a full time stay-at-home dad. With his son now in school, he has expanded his horizons and become a self-taught historian. He has written books about his house as well as Emancipation in the District of Columbia. You can reach Robert at Robert[at]thehillishome.com

Robert Pohl
03 Nov 2025

History:

Then and Now: The Library of Congress

Like the Supreme Court last week, the space on which the Library of Congress now sits has had a pretty turbulent history. The actual buildings did not change – they started as Duff Green’s Row and remained until town down to make the Jefferson Building. But what happened in it was pretty turbulent. Probably most […]


02 Nov 2025

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


27 Oct 2025

History:

Then and Now: The Supreme Court

The land on which the Supreme Court now stands had a fairly turbulent history. First used as a Tavern/Hotel operated by William Tunnicliff, then taken over by Pontius Stelle, it gained real importance in 1814 after the burning of Washington, when the old hotel building was expanded to make a temporary capitol for use while […]


26 Oct 2025

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


19 Oct 2025

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


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