StreetsOfDC: Glockner's Parker Cafe was located in the Parker Apartments, on the NW corner of 16th St and Park Road NW. The Parker was built by Mrs. Olive B. Parker (1847-1912) in 1909 as an investment. She was the wife of Harry B. Parker, co-founder of the Parker-Bridget cl…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021
BoundaryStones: Who was Spencer the sturgeon? No, he wasn't some old mascot or cartoon character. Spencer was one of the many aquatic animals at the #DC National Aquarium. https://t.co/5FVPvm5CkQ
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021
LOCMaps: Have a look at this map of several areas of south Florida, including West Palm Beach, from 1907. A list of places of interests is included which mentions establishments such as a local canning factory and weather bureau. Get a better look: https://t.co/bTpNeSRd4Y …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021
Pedro Cota: From Student Filmmaker to NASA Video Producer via NASA https://t.co/gxExSQmbc5 https://t.co/rDZrwzccEa
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021
StreetsOfDC: More about the Palais Royal department store is at: https://t.co/4ziobB9ERY.
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021
StreetsOfDC: The building was taken over in 1893 by the new Raleigh Hotel, which occupied it until 1911, when it was razed and replaced by the grand Raleigh Hotel building that remained there until 1964. More about the Raleigh Hotel at: https://t.co/v3SzLq94PW.
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021
StreetsOfDC: The Shepherd Centennial Building, completed in 1876 on the NE corner of 12th and Pa Ave NW. This detail from a stereoview may show the building festooned for Memorial Day, then known as Decoration Day, a particularly resonant holiday for the Pension Bureau, whic…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Sep 30, 2021