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
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jul 17, 2022
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
How did an entire Victorian era room, known as the Peacock Room, make its way from London to DC? This was the result of a donation from a wealthy Detroit manufacturer and persuasion by then President Teddy Roosevelt of course! https://t.co/cPYBmhfNlj How did an entire Victor…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jul 17, 2022
Today in History - July 17 https://t.co/hfbcvKs5Bi On July 17, 1754, King’s College opened in New York City. The Anglican academy would later grow into the venerable Columbia University. Continue reading. The Spanish Civil War began on July 17, 1936 as a series of right-win…
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Quote of the Day: "Patience is the companion of wisdom." - Saint Augustine
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Jul 17, 2022