Made in 1978, this map shows the location of coal industry facilities, types of coal by area, and major electrical power transmission lines in the United States. Zoom in closer on the details here: https://t.co/ije1skEe2M https://t.co/hfFC4KDgnI Made in 1978, this map shows t…
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The stand-up comedy boom of the late 80s and 90s brought handfuls of well-known comedians to DC, and their spot of choice? The DC Improv. #DCHistory https://t.co/C5KeuoBGXA The stand-up comedy boom of the late 80s and 90s brought handfuls of well-known comedians to DC, and t…
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Crandal Mackey was determined to rid Alexandria of gambling, specifically targeting St. Asaph’s racetrack. The years-long feud showed just how much control the track’s owner had on the town. #VAHistory https://t.co/MGzFt8S6Er Crandal Mackey was determined to rid Alexandria o…
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The 1993 shotgun killings in Columbia Heights were at first thought to be unrelated. Everything changed once a woman was shot in Mount Pleasant in the same manner. #DCHistory https://t.co/83MciOh0io The 1993 shotgun killings in Columbia Heights were at first thought to be un…
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Imagine seeing a synagogue (or at least its top two floors) being rolled down the street. That’s exactly what happened in 1969 when the Adas Israel Synagogue had to be moved to preserve it. #DCHistory https://t.co/EtVYcqdrLW Imagine seeing a synagogue (or at least its top tw…
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The National Training School for Girls had a dangerous and shocking reputation. Carrie Weaver Smith’s journey to change the school went much further than the classroom. #DCHistory https://t.co/B7lVxAyI5T The National Training School for Girls had a dangerous and shocking rep…
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The football field at George Washington High School might look like most other high school fields, it’s actually the first place Joe Namath played professional football. #VAHistory https://t.co/owRCRA9CNx The football field at George Washington High School might look like mo…
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