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History of Dupont Circle

WETA explores the history of Dupont Circle, one of Washington's most vibrant areas.

04/30/2007 | Rating NR

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History of Dupont Circle

Clip: Season 2007 | 2m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

WETA explores the history of Dupont Circle, one of Washington's most vibrant areas.

Dupont Circle is one of the most vibrant areas of Washington, D.C. Learn about this metropolitan area, which began with Pierre L'Enfant's vision of a grand and distinguished city.

04/30/2007 | Rating NR

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National Capital Bank

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 10s | WETA spotlights Capitol Hill's National Capital Bank, a family run bank since 1889. (2m 10s)

Marine Barracks Washington

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 16s | The oldest active U.S. Marine Corps post has been a fixture of Capitol Hill since 1801. (2m 16s)

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | Longtime Capitol Hill resident Tom Kelly shares his memories of the neighborhood. (2m 20s)

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | WETA spotlights the community effort that helped preserve Congressional Cemetery. (2m 20s)

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 23s | Visit Blues Alley, a nationally renowned jazz supper club. (2m 23s)

Spytown

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | Discover the favorite haunts of spies in Georgetown. (2m 20s)

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 17s | In Dupont Circle, you will discover the hub of the city's chess community. (2m 17s)

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 24s | Tour the Brewmaster's Castle, the nation's most intact late-Victorian home. (2m 24s)

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 21s | Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe may be the first bookstore/cafe hybrid in the country. (2m 21s)

History of Dupont Circle

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 12s | WETA explores the history of Dupont Circle, one of Washington's most vibrant areas. (2m 12s)

THEARC

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | THEARC provides education, health care, recreation and arts for Anacostia residents. (2m 20s)

History of Anacostia

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | WETA explores Anacostia's history how the area has changed over the past 50 years. (2m 20s)

Life Pieces to Masterpieces

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | Life Pieces to Masterpieces helps kids turn challenges into possibilities through art. (2m 20s)

Keeping the Faith

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Clip: S2007 | 2m 20s | WETA spotlights several faith based communities in Anacostia. (2m 20s)

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

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