Click to enlarge. Source: Library of Congress
Map of the Week is a new feature by David A., a systems librarian and map geek living in Mt. Pleasant.
Title: Johnson’s Georgetown and the city of Washington : the capital of the United States of America
This 1862 map of Washington, DC and Georgetown was published in the midst of the Civil War. At this point in DC’s history, the Washington Canal ran down present-day Constitution Avenue, Washington Avenue and 2nd Street SE. Interesting features include various creeks running through the city and Georgetown’s original street names. Georgetown was bounded on its north edge by Road Street (present-day R Street). It remained a city independent from Washington until 1871, when the streets were renamed to conform with Washington’s lettered streets.
Recent Stories
1205 19th Street, NW From a press release: “Family owned and operated hospitality company, Thompson Restaurants, is excited to announce its seventh opening of Wiseguy Pizza, this time in the…
Photo by Beau Finley Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. “Dear PoPville, Him, dapper chap with a light…
“Charlie, Shaw. New foster pet. He exclusively eats duck-flavored food.” If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in…
via google maps Ed. Note: A reader reported to me at 12:11am “Just heard what sounded like 30+ gunshots near 11th and Irving. Never heard that many in my entire…
For many remote workers, a messy home is distracting.
You’re getting pulled into meetings, and your unread emails keep ticking up. But you can’t focus because pet hair tumbleweeds keep floating across the floor, your desk has a fine layer of dust and you keep your video off in meetings so no one sees the chaos behind you.
It’s no secret a dirty home is distracting and even adds stress to your life. And who has the energy to clean after work? That’s why it’s smart to enlist the help of professionals, like Well-Paid Maids.
Unlock Peace of Mind for Your Family! Join our FREE Estate Planning Webinar for Parents.
🗓️ Date: April 25, 2024
🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Beer Trail Passport
The Metropolitan Beer Trail free passport links 11 of Washington, DC’s most popular local craft breweries and bars. Starting on April 27 – December 31, 2024, Metropolitan Beer Trail passport holders will earn 100 points when checking in at the
DC Day of Archaeology Festival
The annual DC Day of Archaeology Festival gathers archaeologists from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia together to talk about our local history and heritage. Talk to archaeologists in person and learn more about archaeological science and the past of our
