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
19 Apr 2026

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 […]


13 Apr 2026

History:

Then and Now: Bloodfield

While crime has certainly been part of the Hill’s history from the earliest days, for real mayhem, you had to step off the Hill. Not far – just across South Capitol Street – but still. The area south of M Street and extending to the water was, in the late 19th Century, known as Bloodfield, […]


12 Apr 2026

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 […]


06 Apr 2026

History:

Then and Now: Church of the Reformation

The Church of the Reformation across from the Folger Library is an important site on Capitol Hill, not the least for the nursery schools housed in its basement. The original building, however, is long gone, torn down when the Adams building of the Library of Congress was built. Read more about the original building and […]


05 Apr 2026

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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