Remembering Challenger and Her Crew via NASA https://t.co/SWtDset70x https://t.co/ob4jQuoXAo
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 28, 2022
The 1922 blizzard in D.C. resulted in tragedy at the Knickerbocker Theater. The roof’s collapse raised questions about its construction, but did not end its story as an entertainment venue. How did the Knickerbocker survive? Find out here: #DCHistory https://t.co/OfuyjHxbpa …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 28, 2022
Circa 1964 sketch of the Connecticut Inn at 4400 Connecticut Avenue NW, now a Days Inn. @foresthillsnews https://t.co/TymChFltP2 Circa 1964 sketch of the Connecticut Inn at 4400 Connecticut Avenue NW, now a Days Inn. @foresthillsnews https://t.co/TymChFltP2 — Streets of Wash…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 28, 2022
Sadly the scene of a fatal shooting yesterday, the former Connecticut Inn at 4400 Connecticut Ave NW in Van Ness was originally a stylish Mid-century Modern motel that opened in 1964, as seen in this vintage brochure. @foresthillsnews https://t.co/ieRoD9iE7V Sadly the scene of…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 28, 2022
There's a lot of uncertainty in this 18th-century French map of the north Pacific - lighter lines represent conjectured coastlines. Go exploring here: https://t.co/FamiJTRI70 https://t.co/ie7B52C6CK There's a lot of uncertainty in this 18th-century French map of the north Pac…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 27, 2022
Author J.D. Salinger and his wife’s journey to D.C. meant meeting with important Indian spiritual figure Swami Premananda. The swami’s work left a mark on the Salingers as well as many throughout D.C. and the country. #DCHistory https://t.co/aSwnkdMtsd Author J.D. Salinger a…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 27, 2022
Before he sold out shows across the world, David Bowie spent a quiet night in Washington D.C. with one of his label’s publicists, but not without his signature look #OTD #DCHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/y826Wjl2s7 Before he sold out shows across the world, David Bowie spen…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jan 27, 2022