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 couple of weeks, we have looked at Mary Logan’s idiosyncratic look at Washington D.C. during here long stay here in the late 19th century, including the Navy Yard. Her last stop there is the collection of historic guns near the Commandants house: Here for example is a queer specimen known as “Long […]
I wrote last week of Mrs. Mary Logan’s book Thirty Years in Washington. Today, I will look at what she wrote of a subject near to my heart: The Washington Navy Yard. She spends less than two pages on this important topic, starting with: The Washington Navy Yard was established when the government was moved […]
I have often written about guide books to Washington D.C., focusing on what they have to say about Capitol Hill. So when I found a thick volume entitled Thirty Years in Washington, I had to get it. Written by “Mrs. John A Logan” – actually Mary Simmerson Cunningham Logan [pictured] – the book is subtitled […]
As usual, my President’s Day post is a rerun. In the past, I have either given an overview of presidents on the Hill or simply shilled for the Library of Congress open house, which is happening again on its accustomed day this year. Instead, I want to look way back to one of my first […]
As anyone who’s read my book on Capitol Hill scandals can attest, I find great amusement in the foibles of local residents, both high and low. It seems as though any reason to be arrested has been attempted by the good citizens of the Hill. Sometimes, however, there is something new under the sun. Take, […]