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Oral History - Barry Margeson

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/barry-margesonBarry Margeson began managing Eastern Market for the DC Department of Real Estate Services on January 1, 2009, and oversaw the June 2009 move from the temporary building to the restored 1893 building.

Barry Margeson began managing Eastern Market for the DC Department of Real Estate Services on January 1, 2009, and oversaw the June 2009 move from the temporary…

Media - Joe Nardelli and Caroline at the Tune Inn

www.capitolhillhistory.org/photography/joe-nardelli-at-the-tune-innTune Inn, 331 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC;

In 1955, Joe Nardelli came to Capitol Hill. Six years later, he put up the remarkable, incredible wall.…

Oral History - Luis Granados

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/luis-granadosLuis Granados began volunteering with Sports on the Hill in 1994 when his son was six years old.

1970 - 1999. Photo by Elizabeth Dranitzke. Luis Granados. Luis Granados began volunteering with Sports on the Hill in 1994 when his son was six years old.…

Oral History - Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schroth

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/norman-schrothNorman Schroth was born in 1905 and raised at 702 Maryland Avenue NE. He later moved to 404 Seventh Street NE.

Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +. Mr. and Mrs.…

Oral History - John Harrod

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/john-harrodIn the early 1970s, John Harrod founded the Market 5 Gallery in the North Hall of Eastern Market.

1970 - 1999. Photo by Elizabeth Dranitzke. John Harrod. In the early 1970s, John Harrod founded the Market 5 Gallery in the North Hall of Eastern Market.…

News Item - RIP Goldie Mamakos

www.capitolhillhistory.org/news/rip-goldie-mamakosOverbeck Project interviewee Goldie Mamakos passed away on March 20, 2020, at age 89.

The transcript is also the source of several wonderful photos, including Club Kavakos' 25th anniversary celebration; Goldie (at age 1) with her extended family posed…

Lecture Series - Michael Shiner's Diary, 1813-1869: A Black Man Looks at 19th Century Washington

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Page 1 of Michael Shiner's Diary. Library of Congress. Michael Shiner's Diary, 1813-1869: A Black Man Looks at 19th Century Washington. February 4, 2014.…

Media - Navy Yard Valet

www.capitolhillhistory.org/photography/navy-yard-valetEighth and I Streets SE

Phil Apolito's and James Parker's careers in shoe repair began when each went to work for Phil's uncle in 1946. 25 years later, when the Marine Barracks was built…

Oral History - Freda Murray

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/freda-murrayFreda Herrmann Murray, about 81 years old at the time of her interview, was born to German parents who operated a grocery, funeral home, and made bottled root beer and ginger ale.

October 1, 1974. Interviewer. Hazel Kreinheder. Transcriber. Paula Causey. Editor. Paula Causey. Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +.…

Eastern Market - Ruth Ann Overbeck - Capitol Hill History Project

www.capitolhillhistory.org/eastern-marketCapitol Hill’s historic Eastern Market has been a commercial and social hub for the community since it opened in 1873 to replace the neighborhood’s original public market near Sixth and K Streets SE.

Mel Inman Sr. and Jr. at Market Poultry, Eastern Market, 1990. Photo by Lewis Nicholson Portrait Design. Eastern Market. Capitol Hill’s historic.…

Oral History - Bea Shelton

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/bea-sheltonBea (Beatrice) Shelton first became involved in the Lutheran Curch of the Reformation on East Capitol Street in 1945.

1945 - 1970. Bea Shelton. Bea (Beatrice) Shelton first became involved in the Lutheran Curch of the Reformation on East Capitol Street in 1945.…

Oral History - Carl Cole

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/carl-coleCarl Cole was born in Southwest Washington but his ties to Capitol Hill are extensive.

His interview focuses on his early life in Southwest during the 1940s and 1950s.…

Oral History - Joanne Jung

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/joanne-jungJoanne Jung and her husband owned Paik Produce at Eastern Market beginning in 2006.

Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +. TAPE 1/SIDE 1. JAYAMAHA: Welcome Joanne and thank you for agreeing to give us an interview.…

Lecture Series - Buzzard Point – From Indians to Soccer

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An 1853 survey found numerous market garden plots but only 8 frame houses and 1 business.…

Oral History - Helene Monberg

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/helene-monbergHelene Monberg was a journalist in Washington for over 60 years.

July 18, 2003. Interviewer. Megan Rosenfeld. Transcriber. Megan Rosenfeld. Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +. TAPE 1/SIDE 1.…

Oral History - Josephine Shore

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/josephine-shoreJosephine Shore was born at home, 1612 H Street SE, in 1919 and spent her next 21 years there.

Pre-1920. Photo by Lis Wackman. Josephine Shore. Josephine Shore was born at home, 1612 H Street SE, in 1919 and spent her next 21 years there.…

Oral History - Sidney M. Hais

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/sidney-m-haisSidney Hais was born at home in 1914 above his father’s market at Seventh and C NE and remained active on the Hill until the 1980s when he ended his real estate investment activities in the neighborhood.

October 1, 2004. Interviewer. Sharon House. Transcriber. Nadine Hamilton. Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +. Interview with Sidney M.…

1963 March - Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project

www.capitolhillhistory.org/1963-marchOn February 23, 2013, the Overbeck Project, in partnership with Capitol Hill Village, sponsered a special Black History Month event in honor of the 50th anniversary year of the 1963 March on Washington.

Remembering the 1963 March on Washington. OnFebruary 23, 2013, the Overbeck Project, in partnership with.…

Oral History - Anne Brockett

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/anne-brockettAnne Brockett, an architectural historian with the DC Historic Preservation Office, discusses the rehabilitation of Eastern Market in this June 2009, interview with Beth Hannold.

June 10, 2009. Interviewer. Beth Hannold. Transcriber. Colleen Cruikshank. Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +. TAPE 1/SIDE 1.…

Oral History - Rev. Michael O'Sullivan

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/rev-michael-osullivanFather Michael J. O'Sullivan was pastor of St. Peter's church on Capitol Hill for 35 years, starting in 1970.

1970 - 1999. Photo by Lis Wackman. Rev. Michael O'Sullivan. Father Michael J. O'Sullivan was pastor of St.…

Oral History - David Fowler

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/david-fowlerDavid Fowler's family has farmed and sold produce at Eastern Market since 1873, and before that at the city's Center Market. They were at the market the Saturday after the 2007 fire, not missing a week.

Full Directory. 1-50. 51-100. 101 - 150. 151 - 200. 201 +. Interview with David Fowler. Interview Date: June 20, 2009. Interviewer: Sharon House.…

Oral History - John Overbeck

www.capitolhillhistory.org/interviews/john-overbeckJohn Overbeck arrived in Washington in 1957 for a job at the Library of Congress

1945 - 1970. John Overbeck. John Overbeck arrived in Washington in 1957 for a job at the Library of Congress.…

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