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
Recently, someone on Twitter posted an image from an 1870s-era map that showed “Eastern Market” at 3rd and H Streets Northeast. I was, of course, intrigued by this, as this was a market I had never heard of. Though the name given is wrong – it was actually known as the Northeastern Market – there […]
Last week, we looked at Acquila Wheeler and the ferry that he ran across the Anacostia River in the early days of the Federal City – and its importance to the fledgling capital. Today, we’ll look at its demise – and replacement.
I have previously written about the bridges that cross the Anacostia River, but long before these were built, there were other ways of crossing the river. Today we will look at one method that had considerable importance in the early years of the District of Columbia.
Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed a building in the background of last week’s column. No, not the Capitol: The building marked “McDowell & Sons Steam Elevator Grain and Linseed Meal.” Yes, there used to be a feed warehouse a few blocks from the Capitol. Today, we’ll look at the story of this unlikely business.Samuel C. […]
Last week we looked at the first Capitol Park, which existed for two years in the 1880s just north of the Capitol. Today, we will look at its follower, just a couple blocks further north.