Postcards from the Past: Hanging Christmas lights at Hanley Jewelers
Paul Koch, 17, putting up Christmas decorations at the direction of Mr. Hanley of Hanley Jewelers and Bill Risdon of…
Memories of a high school before Northwestern
One recent summer afternoon, I visited with my friend Betty on her front porch in the 3900 block of Oliver…
Carol Kimbell, 1934-2013
Many residents of Ward 4 still miss Carol Ann Colson Kimbell, who sadly passed away on September 21 at the…
New friends with old memories
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a delightful 88-years-young gentleman, John Small, who grew up in Hyattsville. Although he…
Postcards from the Past: Masons build a legacy in Hyattsville
BY PEGGY DEE — In the 45 years I’ve lived in Hyattsville, I have always had a curiosity about the stately, red-brick…
Postcards from the Past: What Hyattsville was like 45 years ago
BY PEGGY DEE — I moved to Hyattsville on June 26, 1968, making me a 45-year resident this month. I…
“Architecturally distinguished” post office steeped in history
by Peggy Dee The Hyattsville Post Office on Gallatin Street is such an interesting place that I often bring my…