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
When taking visitors around the Capitol, one of the bigger surprises is the summerhouse – a small brick structure just northwest of the main building, with a fountain in the middle, seats around the side and a grotto visible through a grate on the east side. It is not at all what you expect to […]
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 the Senate Hotel and its generally quiet existence, catering to young men who would stay there while working for the government. Occasionally, however, it would host shorter-term guests in town on business. For instance, in 1926 Robert Henry L. Livingston a.k.a. Matt Greene, came to town to try to get […]
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 […]