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
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When I have nothing better to do, I poke around the Library of Congress pictures collection, looking for images that are new to me. I recently came across one that really surprised me. Drawn in 1839 by Augustus Köllner, it is entitled “Tiber Creek, North east of the Capitol” and shows a train crossing a […]
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 […]
On this Fourth of July (Observed) I want to look back on Independence Day celebrations past, in particular the one in 1868. Why that one? Mainly because it is the year described by John Philip Sousa in his novel Pipetown Sandy. While Sousa does not describe that day in particular, he does have this to […]