Over the last two weeks, we have looked at the history of bathtubs in the Capitol, and how they were eventually phased out and, as it turns out, forgotten. In 1936, the Washington Evening Star breathlessly proclaimed that the “Capitol Bath Mystery Revived By Romanesque Tub Discovery.” The story thus titled was from the Associated […]
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Good morning, everyone! Citywide, the District budget is being finalized. Mayor Bowser asked for $11 million for new police officer recruitment but after much back-and-forth, was only able to secure $5 million. The other $6 million will be used for violence interruption programs . The Washington Post and Law Officer have additional details. Read Councilmember […]
Last week, we looked at the original tubs in the subbasement of the Capitol, as well as their replacements in the basement level. Sadly, much of that information is based on conjecture, as the newsmen of the time do not seem to have spent any time investigating the hygienic habits of members of Congress in […]