Washington at Home: An Illustrated History of Neighborhoods in the Nation’s Capital

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Washington, D.C., conjures images of marble monuments, national memorials, and world-class museums. To many, the world beyond the National Mall is invisible. Yet within an area of only 68 square miles lies a residential city of diversity, beauty, and charm. Within the long-awaited update of her 1988 classic Washington at Home, Kathryn Schneider Smith and a team of historians, journalists, folklorists, museum professionals, and others who know the city intimately offer a fresh take a look at the social history of this intriguing city through the prism of 26 diverse neighborhoods.

Lavishly illustrated with engaging historical photographs and maps, Washington at Home introduces readers to the famous residents, colorful characters, distinct flavors, and vital events that contributed to shaping the city beyond the federal façade. This second edition adds six new neighborhoods from all parts of the city. Extensive notes make the book invaluable for those doing their very own research in addition to the more casual reader.

Journalists, historians, politicians, residents, real estate agents, and students ceaselessly consult Washington at Home as the usual resource at the social history of Washington, D.C. This expanded and up to date edition will appeal to residents, both new and old, in addition to to visitors eager to deepen their experience Within the nation’s capital.


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