Local History
Curious about the rich and dynamic history of the Logan Circle neighborhood? LCCA, in partnership with Cultural Tourism DC and others, researched the neighborhood’s history and produced a booklet “A Fitting Tribute: Logan Circle Heritage Trail” and the Heritage Trail markers that provide a self-guided tour throughout the neighborhood.
Dig even deeper to learn about the Logan Circle and the 14th Street Historic Districts. LCCA was the force behind the research and nomination to create the 14th Street Historic District.
How to Research Local History
DC Public Library
This public library provides a great resource as a starting point for researching the history of Washington, D.C. It not only includes direction and guidance to the many resources available from the Library, it incorporates references to other local collections and resource centers as well.
Visit the Getting Started with Washington, D.C. History Guide.
DC Historic Sites “is based on the DC Inventory of Historic Sites, the city’s official list of properties deemed worthy of recognition and protection for their contribution to the cultural heritage of the city, the nation’s capital, and the nation. DC Historic Sites was developed by the DC Preservation League, Washington’s only citywide nonprofit advocate dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the historic resources of our nation’s capital.”
HistoryQuest DC by DC Historic Preservation Office
HistoryQuestDC is an interactive online map of Washington, D.C. which provides historical data for thousands of buildings around the city. The map offers several layers of information on buildings, residential areas, the L”Enfant plan, and many other aspects of the city’s built environment.