Top Posts
Tag Archives: history
Route 1 has more than its share of spooky tales and creepy places. Here are five stories from our coverage over the years to read this Halloween. Continue reading
- Posted in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged Goatman, history, The Exorcist
- Comments Off on The 5 Spookiest Stories From Route 1 to Read This Halloween
Mount Rainier is turning a 114-year-old building next to City Hall into a welcome center. Continue reading
- Posted in Mount Rainier
- Tagged architecture, history, Star-Potts Hall
- Comments Off on Construction Underway to Turn Mount Rainier Historic Hall Into Community Center
Brentwood Sculptor Works on Statue to Be Displayed in US Capitol
A Brentwood sculptor is working on a statue that is destined to be displayed in National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol. Continue reading
How a Bladensburg Man Rode the Underground Railroad to Freedom
The Underground Railroad had many routes, but one of them ran right through Bladensburg in the 1850s. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg
- Tagged history, Underground Railroad
- Comments Off on How a Bladensburg Man Rode the Underground Railroad to Freedom
This Enslaved Man Cast the Bronze Statue Crowning the Capitol at a Route 1 Foundry
Just before the Civil War, an enslaved man working in a foundry off what is now the Route 1 corridor helped cast the bronze statue on top of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg
- Tagged Colmar Manor, history
- Comments Off on This Enslaved Man Cast the Bronze Statue Crowning the Capitol at a Route 1 Foundry
After a Friday night sing-along to “The Muppet Movie,” the city hosted an event on Saturday afternoon at the Jim Henson Courtyard. Continue reading
- Posted in College Park, Hyattsville, University Park
- Tagged Driskell Park, history, Jim Henson
- Comments Off on Hyattsville Celebrates Native Son Jim Henson at Driskell Park
A house built by Hyattsville’s founder that is considered to be one of the oldest buildings still standing in the city is listed for sale. Continue reading
- Posted in Hyattsville
- Tagged architecture, history, Kuhns House
- Comments Off on One of Hyattsville’s Oldest Buildings, the Kuhns House, Is For Sale for $795K
Read Our Guide on Route 1 in Washingtonian
Recent Posts
-
Taqueria Habanero to Move Into Former Jimmy John’s Space in College Park
-
First Fridays Return at Community Forklift Near Edmonston (Sponsored Post)
-
Hyattsville Architect’s Side Gig: Teaching Owners How to Renovate Their Historic Homes
-
Private School Near Mount Rainier to Hold Open House Saturday (Sponsored Post)
-
LensCrafters Opens New Flagship Store in Riverdale Park
