Before it became part of the Emerson Preparatory School, the townhouse at 1326 18th Street NW was the headquarters of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, as seen in this early 20th century postcard. https://t.co/qBXuF14icb Before it became part of the Emerson Pre…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 1, 2021
This D.C. school was a refuge for troubled teens. Now, after 168 years, it’s closed for good. https://t.co/BTxMp3EA2e This D.C. school was a refuge for troubled teens. Now, after 168 years, it’s closed for good. https://t.co/BTxMp3EA2e — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 1, 2021
Today in History - November 1 https://t.co/dKoWAfBaVN On November 1, 1897, the new Library of Congress building opened its doors to the public. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 1, 2021
Quote of the Day: "Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone." - Gertrude Stein
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Nov 1, 2021
In the late 1800s, the bathtubs in the basements of the Senate and the House weren't just for relaxation. Some Congressmen even used them as a final step before delivering a speech. https://t.co/npLW3y6QAI #DCHistory In the late 1800s, the bathtubs in the basements of the Se…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 31, 2021
The movie "The Exorcist" was inspired by a real exorcism performed on a 14-year-old boy in Prince Georges County after he had supposedly been possessed by the devil. https://t.co/Y9bfr62QMZ #MDHistory The movie "The Exorcist" was inspired by a real exorcism performed on a 14…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 31, 2021
Detail from a circa 1902 stereoview. This charming Hallowe'en tableau may have been arranged in a studio. https://t.co/MOCZtRCnLL Detail from a circa 1902 stereoview. This charming Hallowe'en tableau may have been arranged in a studio. https://t.co/MOCZtRCnLL — Streets of Wa…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 31, 2021