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 Oct 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Gas in the Capitol

The US Capitol has always used the latest technology to ensure that the members of Congress have the most congenial working conditions. In the 19th century, this meant installing the newest method for lighting: gas. When the US Capitol was first built, there was no centralized method for lighting the chambers at night. Light was […]


07 Oct 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 […]


29 Sep 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 […]


10 Sep 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 […]


23 Aug 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Senate Ledger

Having spent the last few weeks dismissing the idea of a sub-basement in the Capitol, pendantry insists that I explain that there was, at least briefly, a sub-basement. However, far from being one of the oldest and moldiest of the spaces in that building, it was relatively new – and a good place for the […]


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