How a Railroad and a Brewery Helped Build Hyattsville, Maryland

Описание: If You Lived Here travels through time along historic Route 1 in Hyattsville, Maryland — a town shaped by stagecoaches, railroads, streetcars, and the rise of the automobile. Once a vital corridor for mail, goods, and early travelers, this stretch of the Baltimore-Washington Turnpike helped put Hyattsville on the map. Discover how the B&O Railroad spurred suburban growth, why Sears kit homes still stand strong, and how Hyattsville evolved into a major automotive hub. Plus, see how a local brewery helped spark a 21st-century revival in the heart of the Arts District. From buried engines to vibrant community spaces, this is the story of a town that keeps reinventing itself.

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This video is part of WETA's house-hunting series IF YOU LIVED HERE, which spotlights a wide array of neighborhoods and properties throughout the DMV. Hosts, best friends and longtime Washingtonians Christine Louise and John Begeny tour homes and communities with local realtors, exploring the DC region one neighborhood at a time.

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