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
A canal connecting the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers was a feature of the original L’Enfant plan for Washington. It took a while to build, but then remained in use until after the Civil War, by which time it had turned into an open sewer. The land on which it was built was reused, parts with […]
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The L’Enfant plan of Washington D.C. contained locations for a number of markets, including one east of the Capitol. It was not, however, located where Eastern Market was, but instead where most people lived back then – and where it was easy to reach from the river. Eastern Branch Market is important historically to Capitol […]
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 […]
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 […]