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
05 May 2024

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 Apr 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: A Resurrectionist at Congressional Cemetery

I have written of numerous exhumations at Congressional Cemetery over the last few weeks, but all of them have been done with express permission of the powers that be. We today look at a case where this was, decidedly, not the case. A. C. H. Webster, who seems to have gone only by his initials, […]


28 Apr 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 […]


22 Apr 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Extending the Legacy

I recently helped a friend in the process of moving out of the long-time Capitol Hill home, and was given a book for my troubles. Entitled Extending the Legacy: Planning America’s Capital for the 21st Century, it was published some time in the 90s by the National Capital Planning Commission, and contains their plan for […]


21 Apr 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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