Editor's Notebook: Historic Mystery Solved, Nike Arrives and More
A look at a few of the most notable stories this week on Georgetown Patch.
"Cavalry Officer at Pleasant Valley, Maryland October 24, 1862" by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel. 10" H x 16" W graphite and opaque watercolor on paper.
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Peabody Room Librarian Jerry McCoy Solves a Mystery
Through online research McCoy discovers the indentity of an unknown soldier featured in a watercolor housed at the library, "Cavalry Officer at Pleasant Valley, Maryland October 24, 1862." The "graphite and opaque watercolor on paper" was done by Johannes Adams Oertel. Read about McCoy's sleuthing here.
Nike Opened its Flagship D.C. area store on M Street Thursday
Patch was there to catch local legend former Hoyas Mens Basketbal Coach John Thompson, Jr. cut the ribbon to officially open the Nike Georgetown store. Photo gallery and story here.
Other local news you may have missed:
- West Heating Plant meeting draws developers from near and far.
- Small Business owners can register for Patch-sponsored online marketing summit.
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