If You Lived Here

The Hidden History of Hill East

Discover the rich history of DC’s Hill East! This neighborhood evolved from Pierre L'Enfant's grand vision into a quiet area near Capitol Hill, shaped by the Civil War, World War I, and the rise of the Navy Yard. Once considered a "backwater," Hill East has become a vibrant community full of local charm thanks to places like The Pretzel Bakery, a beloved neighborhood staple.

The Hidden History of Hill East

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    Hill East

    S4 E5 - 28m 29s

    With realtor Joel Nelson, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans visit three homes at three different price points in Washington D.C.’s Hill East neighborhood. Along the way, they explore some of the neighborhood's long-standing community hubs, like the well-known Pretzel Bakery and Congressional Cemetery.

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    College Park

    S4 E4 - 28m 38s

    With the help of realtor Don Bunuan, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans visit three homes at three different price points in College Park, the home of the University of Maryland. Along the way, viewers can explore the rich history of the neighborhood with visits to the archives of Hornbake Library and the College Park Aviation Museum.

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    Occoquan/Lorton, VA

    S4 E3 - 28m 38s

    After meeting realtor Theo Daubresse along the Occoquan River, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour three homes at three different price points in Occoquan and Lorton, VA. In doing so, the hosts learn more about the history of the town’s very first automated mill, its Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, and its renovated Workhouse Arts Center.

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