Two extraordinary women of color lived at 1256 Kearny Street during the 1920s and 30s. This is their story.
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Arthur Kinnan was an early Brookland resident and a major player in the neighborhood. His daughter Marjorie was raised here, and would grow to become an acclaimed writer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
There were many tools the establishment used to keep people of color out of particular neighborhoods. Racially-restrictive housing covenants was one of the most powerful.
Antoinette Margot moved to Brookland in 1889 and built an impressive house she called Theodoron. She went on to help found St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
The story of the Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery, started after the first battle of Bull Run in July, 1861.
Poet and Howard University professor Sterling Brown writes an illuminating response to Jeremiah O’Leary’s nostalgic column on growing up in Brookland.
There was once a pickle factory in Brookland. A personal reminiscence.
The story of Wally Pipp, who played for Catholic University, but is more famous for his association with the Yankees and one particular ballplayer.
Before the Monroe Street Market development, a variety of little shops and homes existed on the site.
The story of Archie Edwards and his barbershop on Bunker Hill Road. It became a magnet for blues players from all over.
Bygone Brookland 