Ghosts of DC The lost and untold history of Washington
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Awesome: Plan of the City of Washington (1795)
Another amazing map, courtesy of David Rumsey. The map is based on the first official plan of the city, published ... Read More » -
Carte Géographique, Statistique et Historique du District de Colombie
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1921 Map of Foxhall Crescent
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Three Stories About Franklin Square
Franklin Square is one of the biggest city square parks in the city, at 4.79 acres. 1. Natural spring water ... Read More » -
Three Ads for Hotel Harrington in 1914
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Three Wild Police Chases on the Streets of D.C.
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Why Is It Named Trinidad?
You have to admit, it seems little odd that we have a neighborhood named Trinidad. At the same time, it’s ... Read More » -
Why Is It Named Petworth?
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Why Is It Named Ballston?
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If Walls Could Talk: Apple Store in Georgetown
If you have an iPhone, iPad or any other Apple product, chances are, you’ve set foot in an Apple Store ... Read More » -
If Walls Could Talk: Mad Hatter
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If Walls Could Talk: 2446 Belmont Rd. … and It’s For Sale!
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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 Market with a ... Read More » -
Smithsonian Institution Building from Pennsylvania Avenue in 1874
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Need Your Help. Identify This Street
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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 Smithsonian, depict a ... Read More » -
Temporary Wartime Buildings on the Mall as Viewed from the Washington Monument
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Wow. Stunning Black & White Photo of the Capitol
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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. Read More » -
May 16th, 1912: More Baldheaded Women Than Men, Says Authority
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May 15th, 1912: Taft Depressed By Poor Showing, May Quit Race
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Lost History: Oak Lawn and an Aerial View Before the Washington Hilton
This is an aerial view of Temple Heights and Oak Lawn, the current site of the Washington Hilton, north of ... Read More » -
Lost History: Providence Hospital and the Story Behind Providence Park
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Lost History: Herzog’s Famous Sea Food Restaurant
