Ghosts of DC
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Bird’s Eye View West on Pennsylvania Ave. From 18th St.
This is a view from the building at the corner of 18th and Pennsylvania. It was taken somewhere…
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Amazing Scenes from Rock Creek Park in 1912
Does anyone recognize these photos? Take a look and see if you can place these locations in today’s…
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June 16th, 1941: The Day National Airport Opened for Business
At the entrance to the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. – July 1st, 1941
Who doesn’t love…
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Dazzling Display For Visiting Nicaraguan President (1939)
This is a photograph we dug up at the Library of Congress. It shows a parade in honor of Nicaraguan…
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Stunning 1905 Landscape Photographs of Pennsylvania Avenue
What a beautiful photograph. This was taken by the Rotograph Company in 1905 with a eastward view…
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View From Second Floor Bedroom of White House in 1897
Ever wonder what it looks like to look out over the front lawn and Lafayette Park. Well, this photo…
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April 10th, 1915: Popular D.C. Driving Spots in 1915
Here’s an interesting page from the Washington Times on April 10th, 1915. It shows a series of…
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July 4th, 1914: A Celebration in Rock Creek Park
Fourth of July celebration in Rock Creek
We dug up this great photo on the Library of Congress’…
