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
As a history nerd, I was thrilled that the Hill Center named the rooms in the Old Naval Hospital after various important people from around the Hill. They chose wisely between well-known figures, and those that have been unjustly thrust into obscurity. But one name is missing. So today, I’ll do my best to make […]
One of the must-do stops on a tour of Washington DC is in one of its ubiquitous souvenir shops. And why not: Souvenirs are a big business, as can be attested by the large – and growing – gift shops attached to every major sight on the Hill, whether the Library of Congress, the Capitol, […]
With the division series now tied 1-1, and playoff baseball returning to the District for the first time in 79 years, it’s time to look back at D.C.’s one World Series championship, now almost 90 years ago. And if today’s column feels familiar, that’s because it is: I originally posted it at the beginning of […]
This week’s column will be slightly different than usual, as I have been given a book to review. I was sent a copy of Becoming What We Can Be: Stories of Community Development in Washington, DC, which was written by Tony Proscio, and found that the stories were indeed relevant to my interests. The book […]
Using a telephone is, today, one of the things you learn at a very early age. Being able to communicate with people over long distances is one of those things we simply take for granted. 100 years ago, it was a very different world, and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company wanted to make sure […]