The Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building, from a circa 1924 stereoview. A reckless proposal has been made to rip out the grand mahogany central distribution desk that has stood in the middle of the room since the building was finished in 1897. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 31, 2022
Anyone dressing up as a witch today? Take some inspiration from Rebecca Fowler, Maryland’s oldest local witch! 🧙♀️ #MarylandHistory https://t.co/LQNQ1EjLCL Anyone dressing up as a witch today? Take some inspiration from Rebecca Fowler, Maryland’s oldest local witch! 🧙♀️ #M…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 31, 2022
Today in History - October 31 https://t.co/inYiM6KcBC On the night of October 31, many Americans celebrate the traditions of Halloween by dressing in costumes and telling tales of witches and ghosts. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic…
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In 1910 a bronze plated rock was dedicated to Colonel Ninian Beall, an early resident of Georgetown. Although, there is more than meets the eye with this simple monument… #DCHistory https://t.co/hvE9BtrtxV In 1910 a bronze plated rock was dedicated to Colonel Ninian Beall, a…
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It may not seem all that scary today, but when Orson Welle’s War of the Worlds broadcast premiered #OTD 84 years ago, Washington residents really believed there was an alien invasion! #DCHistory https://t.co/0DFOtrdCHi It may not seem all that scary today, but when Orson Wel…
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#OTD in 1860, the Lansburgh Department Store opened its doors, earning popularity and becoming “as closely identified with the people of the city as the Capitol.” #DCHistory https://t.co/mZsuMdXCiE #OTD in 1860, the Lansburgh Department Store opened its doors, earning popula…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 30, 2022