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Posted In April 2012

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Major Archibald Butt, D.C. Resident, Boards Titanic for Transatlantic Crossing
Archibald Willingham Butt was a successful and well-known military aide to presidents Roosevelt and Taft. He was fiercely loyal to both men and near the end of Taft’s term in 1912, it was clear that Roosevelt was disgruntled with Taft and would run against him. Major Butt was caught in the middle with equal but divided loyalties.
Illustration of Mr. Hammond's hair loss (Washington Times)
The Washington Times 1896 X-Ray Hair Loss Experiment: Not Sound Medical Advice
Read about a humorous article published in the Washington Times in 1896, discussing a man's experiment with X-rays to remove hair. Spoiler: It didn't work! This is a cautionary tale of the early days of X-rays.
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Did You Know A Napoleon Lived on K Street?
Did you know that a direct descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte once lived in Washington, DC right on K Street?
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Celebrating Baseball in Washington: An Archival Video
Celebrate baseball in Washington with this archival video featuring footage and photos from the early years of the Washington Senators. Get out and support our hometown team!
Franklin MacVeagh in 1909 (Wikipedia)
Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh and His Appreciation of Architecture and Urban Planning
Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh was a man that appreciated beauty and the aesthetics of architecture. He was also a clear supporter of urban planning with an eye towards maintaining or enhancing the appeal of a city. Learn about his impact on architecture and urban planning in this article!
Inside of lodging house and opium den in San Francisco, 1890s (Wikipedia)
Exploring the Opium Dens and Interracial Marriages of Washington's Chinatown in the Early 1900s
Take a journey back in time to explore the opium dens and interracial marriages of Washington DC's Chinatown in the early 1900s. Learn more about the people involved in this unique history in this Ghosts of DC article.
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An Unforgettable Silent Film: The 1929 Inauguration of Herbert Hoover
Relive the 1929 Inauguration of Herbert Hoover with this unforgettable silent film. See outgoing President Calvin Coolidge, Supreme Court members, and the grand parade celebrating the incoming president.
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#WTF: The Macabre Story of the Creecy Hatchet Murder and Suicide in the Mayflower Hotel
In 1930, a prominent military officer, Col. Richard B. Creecy, committed suicide in the Mayflower Hotel after trying to kill his wife with a hatchet. This strange story includes a bizarre connection to the first airplane fatality in history.
pool hall in the early 1900s (source unknown)
Pool, Booze and Betting: A Recipe for Trouble in Washington, DC
Get a glimpse of Washington, DC's wild side in 1900! Throw men, booze and pool into an equation, with a little competition and gambling on the side, and you've got a recipe for trouble. Read this article to find out what happened when two men competed for the city championship.
Old Masonic Temple building (via Jacqueline Drayer)
The Story of Officer Sprinkle and the Infernal Machine
Once again, our favorite hero has come to the rescue. Read the tale from the annals of Officer Sprinkle from July 1st, 1914 when an explosive device was found in a telephone box near the Old Masonic Temple in Washington, D.C.

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