The Little-Known Story Behind the Two Hyattsvilles
Where is Hyattsville? It seems like a simple question, but it turns out that there are conflicting answers — and a long-ago decision can explain why.
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If You Like ‘Hamilton,’ Here’s a Famous Duel Near Route 1 You Should Know
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithA duel that took place right off the Route 1 corridor was just as consequential as Alexander Hamilton’s and marked its 200th anniversary earlier this year.
A Pioneer of Solar Power Lived in University Park for Decades
/in University Park/by Alison BeckwithA noted astrophysicist and longtime head of the Smithsonian Institution and the Astrophysical Observatory in D.C., University Park resident Charles Greeley Abbot was also a pioneer in solar power.
The Unexpected Story Behind The North Brentwood AME Zion Church’s Address
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithThe North Brentwood AME Zion Church is located on the south side of Webster Street. The reason why that’s so historically interesting may not be obvious.
When Route 1 Communities Planted Victory Gardens
/in College Park, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithIn 1943, the Hyattsville Horticulture Society announced that it would cancel its flower show to “devote virtually all its time to victory gardens,” starting with a roundtable discussion at the First Methodist Church.
Here Are Snapshots of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic in Hyattsville
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe coronavirus is not the first pandemic to hit the Route 1 corridor. Nearly a century ago, the Spanish flu swept through the area wiith Hyattsville hitting its peak in October and November of 1918. The story can be told through a series of brief dispatches from the Washington Post.
The History Behind Hyattsville’s Landmark Flat Iron Building
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithOne of Hyattsville’s most distinctive buildings reflects the city’s history over much of the 20th century. Built in the pre-war era, the Magruder Flat Iron Building at 5101 Baltimore Ave. greets visitors heading into downtown on Route 1 from the south.
Sold-Out Show at Joe’s Movement Highlights North Brentwood’s History
/in Brentwoods, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithJoe’s Movement Emporium held sold-out performances of a play set in historic North Brentwood this weekend.
The Untold Story Behind a Metal Barrier in North Brentwood
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithWhen the barrier was put up in 1957, it was as forbidding as a garrison wall, even apart from stopping cars from driving between the white community of Brentwood and the Black community of North Brentwood.
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