Have a look at this lovely depiction of Pensacola, FL from 1885. The map includes inset images of the Navy Yards and two local hotels. Check it out: https://t.co/EzDaw3fdxc https://t.co/HjgXZIcsHk Have a look at this lovely depiction of Pensacola, FL from 1885. The map includ…
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Today in History - July 18 https://t.co/cPlUnuKwS2 John Paul Jones, naval hero of the American Revolution, died in Paris on July 18, 1792. Continue reading. On July 18, 1927, Ty Cobb recorded his 4,000th career hit. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History f…
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In the 1930s, the Alley Dwelling Authority set out on a mission of slum clearance and improved living conditions for DC’s poor. But due to Jim Crow segregation, the majority of those who most needed the ADAs help rarely benefited because they were black. https://t.co/804oMQR3IU…
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Leave Rock Creek Park’s upper Beach Drive closed to cars https://t.co/OnFsCJBOZ0 Leave Rock Creek Park’s upper Beach Drive closed to cars https://t.co/OnFsCJBOZ0 — Streets of Washington (@StreetsOfDC) Jul 17, 2022
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Do you know who played host at the White House’s 1923 Easter Egg Roll? Here’s a hint, it wasn’t President Harding or the First Lady. Instead, it was the first dog, Laddie Boy! https://t.co/yVePqG4Zeo Do you know who played host at the White House’s 1923 Easter Egg Roll? Here…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jul 17, 2022
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 1770 Euclid St NW in Adams Morgan was constructed in 1912. This is an early postcard view, complete with horse-drawn delivery wagon. The church is now The Line DC hotel. https://t.co/g4HfxSmi0c The First Church of Christ Scientist at 177…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jul 17, 2022
🍦 Happy National #IceCreamDay! In 1868, you could celebrate the day at J.R. Wright’s Ice Cream & Oyster Saloon. While this may sound like an odd combo, these DC-favorites were seasonal offerings at this local eatery. 📷 Printed Materials Collection: John F. Ellis, F198.E472. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jul 17, 2022