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The Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad

  • by Robert Malesky
  • Posted on August 27, 2014October 15, 2022

The Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was a major development in Washington transportation history. It ran right through the farm of Colonel Brooks, who was not pleased.

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Meet Me on the Corner of Lansing and Argyle

  • by Robert Malesky
  • Posted on August 2, 2014October 15, 2022

Street names often underwent a number of changes as the city expanded. Developer street-naming could give the Post Office big problems.

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Robert Brent’s Road

  • by Robert Malesky
  • Posted on July 19, 2014October 15, 2022

Robert Brent was the first mayor of Washington, appointed by Thomas Jefferson. His home, Brentwood, was one of the most impressive structures in Washington County.

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Just Where was Queen’s Chapel?

  • by Robert Malesky
  • Posted on July 6, 2014October 15, 2022

Queen’s Chapel wasn’t named for royalty, but the Queen family, who built it in the early 18th century.

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The Old (very old) Bunker Hill Road

  • by Robert Malesky
  • Posted on June 27, 2014October 15, 2022

A number of roads that run through northeast Washington date from colonial days. Bunker Hill Road is one of them.

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The Mysterious Rammed Earth House

The Journey of Jehiel Brooks, Pt. 2

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