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Find out all about how the neighborhood of Columbia Heights came to be in the History section!

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Columbia Heights is a rapidly developing neighborhood of Washington, DC.  Once a largely rural area just outside the original boundaries of Washington, DC, it gave way to a major horse racing track in the 1800's, a densely populated community of middle income and government workers by the 1920's, and then a bustling "city within a city" by the 1960's.  Columbia Heights suffered a major decline after the devastating riots of 1968 following the assassination of Dr. Marting Luther King, Jr.  You can read more about the fascinating history of Columbia Heights in the History section.

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WETA Neighborhoods Special

WETA NeighborhoodsFor those of you who have been watching WETA probably know that this station (PBS, Channel 26) is planning to air a new mini documentary series called WETA Neighborhoods about various neighborhoods in the Washington, DC area.  In fact they have already begun airing short segments on Shaw and LeDroit Park this week.  But guess what other neighborhood will be featured on this new program?  Yes, you guessed it, Columbia Heights!  The following is a full list of the neighborhoods that will be featured on WETA Neighborhoods:

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