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
13 Feb 2022

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 […]


07 Feb 2022

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Black Men Built the Capitol

This Black History Month, I want to go back and look at one of the earliest pieces of Black history on Capitol Hill – the use of enslaved labor to build the Capitol. The interest in this subject is relatively new – a 2005 report published by the Architect of the Capitol points to a […]


06 Feb 2022

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 […]


04 Feb 2022

To Do:

The To Do List: Week of February 4, 2022

The weather may be all over the map these days, but there’s plenty to do, outside and in. Head on out this weekend with some of the great stuff happening, and don’t forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming events! Any time is a good time for a movie. Pair it with some of […]


04 Feb 2022

News:

In Memoriam: Selvan Edwards

Almost exactly 10 years ago, I had the honor of meeting Selvan Edwards, who was a member of the family that did a huge amount of carpentry work around the Hill from about 1960 onward. I ended up writing up an article on him and his family for the Hill Rag, which was published in […]


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