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
Over the last two weeks, we have looked at the Carroll Arms Hotel and its shadier side. Today, we’ll look at some of its brighter spots – as well as its eventual demise. Probably the most famous person to get his start here was none other than Mark Russell, who got a gig there in […]
Last week, we looked at the origins and some of the famous and infamous residents of the Carroll Arms Hotel, just north of the Capitol. Today, we will look at its most infamous resident. It was not a person who earned this accolade, but a club: The Quorum Club. It had been founded by Bobby […]
I was asked about this hotel a few months ago, but then became sidetracked with other questions. I wanted to return to it, for reasons that I trust will be obvious over the next few weeks. Operating a hotel near the Capitol has always been a no-brainer. The people coming to D.C. for the express […]