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
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 […]


16 Apr 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Forty Thieves

On Monday, January 17, 1910, William T. Sorrell of 426 7th St SW died. His death was reported to have been because of gas inhalation. It was a tragic, if typical, occurrence. His grieving mother had him interred two days later in Congressional Cemetery. That should have been that. However, over the next two weeks, […]


14 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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