Whither Washingtoniana–closes this week for three years…
… at least. Assuming there are no construction project overruns. Get your last research in this week! No materials from the collection will be made available for at least several … Continue reading
February 27, 2017 · 1 Comment
Whither Washingtoniana – Future floorplans
Here are images from the plans that DC Public Library submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts, showing the new Washingtoniana Reading Room design. Note there is an equivalent size space on … Continue reading
February 22, 2017 · Leave a comment
Sesqui-what? Truman Throws a Party for Washington
Sesqui-what? Truman Throws a Birthday Party for Washington, the National Capital By Matthew B. Gilmore* Full article here: http://intowner.com/2017/02/02/sesqui-what-truman-throws-a-party-for-washington/ In 1948 President Harry Truman announced the National Capital Sesquicentennial Celebration to … Continue reading
February 3, 2017 · Leave a comment
Washington DC History Resources 