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The Gardens in Hillcrest are the Pride of Southeast

Neighborhood historian Jim Byers explores Hillcrest's unique history.

09/27/2021

If You Lived Here

The Gardens in Hillcrest are the Pride of Southeast

Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 3m 16sVideo has Closed Captions

Neighborhood historian Jim Byers explores Hillcrest's unique history.

Neighborhood historian Jim Byers explains the development of Hillcrest’s unique and varied home styles and describes how the neighborhood was transformed by white flight from Southeast D.C. in the mid 20th century. Plus, local resident Michelle Phipps-Evans talks about how Hillcrest’s vibrant gardens and yards have become a source of pride for the community.

09/27/2021

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 5m 39s | Christine and John tour a charming starter in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Southeast D.C. (5m 39s)

Everything’s Bigger on Texas Avenue

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 6m 31s | Christine and John are taken aback by this Hillcrest home and its abundant outdoor space. (6m 31s)

Preview: Hillcrest

Preview: S2 Ep1 | 30s | In the season 2 premiere, John and Christine visit the “the Silver Coast.” (30s)

This Hillcrest Home has a Basement Speakeasy

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 8m 59s | A gorgeous Mediterranean villa in Southeast D.C... with a secret in the basement. (8m 59s)

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