For my final project I would like to research the rise and fall of brothels within the red-light district of D.C., and what has become of that district since then.  The first steps I will take to look into this topic is to look for primary sources that can help me trace the origins of the red-light district.  Once I have found these sources and have established it’s roots they will hopefully lead me in the right direction for continued research. The first place I will look for information will be in the mason databases, as well as digging through Google sources to find reliable sites. If done correctly this project to lead to an interesting insight into a portion of D.C.’s history that is not addressed in the textbooks.