Does the Route 1 Corridor Follow a Native American Trail?
A recent state study documents Native paths that became the basis for some colonial roads and, in turn, some state highways.
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Uncovering the Native American History Beneath Route 1
/in Bladensburg, College Park, Greenbelt/by Alison BeckwithArchaeologists believe Native Americans were living along these creeks soon after the last Ice Age ended
Why the Chitlin’ Circuit Stopped in North Brentwood
/in Brentwoods, College Park/by Alison BeckwithImagine it’s 1954, and you are taking a five-piece R&B band on tour. Your late-night stop? Sis’ Tavern in North Brentwood.
Rock Fans Long Thought This Iconic Prop Ended Up on the Route 1 Corridor
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, Edmonston, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithFor many years, Parliament-Funkadelic fans speculated that the original Mothership ended up on the Route 1 corridor.
College Park’s Lustron House Is an Architectural Rarity
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithBuilt just after World War II, the one-story house at 4811 Harvard Rd. is one of only 1,500 Lustron homes remaining in the country.
A Bygone Era: A Look Back at the Washington Post’s Coverage of Prince George’s County
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithAmid last week’s layoffs, The Washington Post let go of its only remaining reporter covering Prince George’s County and the Route 1 corridor.
Inside the Effort to Preserve Hyattsville’s Masonic Lodge History
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA local developer is working with Route 1 groups to save artifacts from the Hyattsville Masonic Lodge.
Historic Sis’s Tavern in North Brentwood Now Available for Private Rentals
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithA historic music hall in North Brentwood once frequented by the likes of Duke Ellington is now available for private rentals and banquets.
Mount Rainier’s $6 Million Historic Community Center Now Open
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithMount Rainier opened its new community center in a renovated 117-year-old building this week.
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