Ghosts of DC
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1909 Views Near Center Market
We are digging up all sorts of great images on the Smithsonian’s site. Here’s one near Center…
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Smithsonian Institution Building from Pennsylvania Avenue in 1874
We are loving the Smithsonian Archives! This is a great one from 1874.
Looking south from the…
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A Very Different Farragut Square With Flowers and Trees
This is definitely not what the square looks like today. This series of photos, courtesy of the…
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Temporary Wartime Buildings on the Mall as Viewed from the Washington Monument
This is a view from the top of the Washington Monument, sometime late in 1940s. You’ll see old…
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May 17th, 1912: Two Cranks Call to See President Taft
Here’s the Thursday edition of “In the Paper” for May 17th, 1912.
front page of the Washington…
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Need Your Help. Identify This Street
Any GoDCers out there recognize this block? I’m guessing that most of these buildings are gone, but…
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Old Man Fishing With Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in the Background
Great photo. Speaks for itself. Sadly, no larger version.
This landscape image features the Lincoln…
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May 16th, 1912: More Baldheaded Women Than Men, Says Authority
Also of interest in this edition is Roosevelt being sure of his nomination.
front page of the…
