1926 photo of the First Congregational Church, built in 1868 at the northeast corner of 10th and G St NW. It stood here until around 1961, when it was replaced by a mid-century building, which in turn was replaced by a modern structure with an office building on top in 2012. …
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Today in History - January 16 https://t.co/rQGxJgkzoJ On January 16, 1896, Henry F. Kallenberg, an instructor of physical education at the University of Iowa, welcomed Amos Alonzo Stagg, athletic director at the recently founded University of Chicago, to Iowa City for an exp…
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Quote of the Day: "The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed." - Nicolas Chamfort
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Blackstone Hotel, at 1016 17th St NW, opened in 1926. Architect Robert O. Scholz (1895-1978) designed the small 72-room hotel. One of many inexpensive hotels that catered to both short-term guests—mostly tourists—as well as long-term residents. Closed and torn down in 1974. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 15, 2022
Today in History - January 15 https://t.co/eGqQ4SalJz Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., twentieth-century America's most compelling and effective civil rights leader, was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History …
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Quote of the Day: "Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough." - Garrison Keillor
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In consideration of COVID-19, the DC History Center is extending building closures until January 23. More information about re-opening and availability for research library appointments is forthcoming. Thank you for your understanding as we work together to keep DC safe! In…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 14, 2022