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
Last week, we looked at Belva Lockwood’s way of getting around in DC and the reactions to it. We ended with John W. Forney’s appreciation of her mode of transportation. Most seemed to agree with Forney, and there was real dismay in the Washington Evening Star when her tricycle was damaged while parked outside the […]
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 […]
Last week, we looked at an article from Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly magazine, and in particular, one page containing a number of sketches showing life in D.C. This week, we will concentrate on one of those images. It shows a woman seated on a tricycle with two large wheels in the front and a smaller […]
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 […]