Washington Chronicles tells the history of Washington, DC through the stories of its people, neighborhoods, and buildings. New posts are added often, and previous posts are often updated with additional material and photos to further complement original posts.

Stephen Hansen is a longtime resident of Washington, D.C. He is an architectural historian, a historic preservation specialist, and an author.

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