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
08 Dec 2024

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 […]


02 Dec 2024

Lost Capitol Hill: The Washington Gas Light Company

While James Crutchett’s lighting of the Capitol had been mainly successful, there were still people who felt that he did not have what it took to expand beyond this fairly limited endeavor, and with the clamor for the expansion of gas lighting, both within the government and beyond, it was clear that others would have […]


01 Dec 2024

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 […]


25 Nov 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Removing the Lantern

Last week, we looked at the gas lantern that was installed above the dome of the Capitol. I turned out not to be what people had hoped, and, in fact, the whole idea of adding gas to the Capitol was questioned. Senator George Wallace Jones of Iowa (to be seen at left) demanded that the […]


24 Nov 2024

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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