As much as we all love Lincoln Park, there can be no doubt that its main statue is, at best, condescending, and at worst, downright racist. This is no new insight: public outcry about its subtext made the sculptor make some minor changes even before it was cast. Given this controversy, it is unsurprising that […]
During the late 90’s I left the Hill to pursue a Masters in Urban Planning degree; primarily to spend time researching the neighborhood while applying that hard work towards a degree. In the process I took some photos to be used in projects. I won’t bore you with my papers but the photos may be […]
Despite having practically learned to walk at Eastern Market, I recently realized that I knew very little about the Market’s history. Thanks to some training to be a docent at this weekend’s grand re-opening, I now feel like a walking Wikipedia article on its amazing history and restoration. Eastern Market was one of three markets […]
Kyra’s recent article about her house, and particularly her comment about the fact that the owner was a woman, reminded me of something I noticed when researching the history of my house: the number of women involved in the real estate market. The first two owners of the house were both women, and the builder’s […]
On November 1, 1800, President John Adams was finally able to move into the White House. It was barely completed, but enough rooms had been finished for Adams and his wife to move in. The presidential residence was a distinct improvement over the boarding-house in which they had lived since moving to the new Federal […]