I was poking around the archives of both The Washington Post and The Washington Times to come across a gem of a story to share and the one that caught my eye involved two Georgetown boatmen engaged in a brutal fight to the death. Reading through any article titled “Murder in Georgetown,” you’re primed for a taste of some horrid scandal or macabre titillation that a Ghosts of DC reader has come to expect. C&O Canal from Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, Georgetown circa 1920...

Washington Metro cars were almost bright red. Early mockups had the trains looking tomato red.

On November 9th, 1927, John S. Blick, president of the Washington Arcade Co., presented plans to the District Commissioners to establish a parking garage on the roof of the Arcade Market in Columbia Heights. Read more to learn about this historic first in Washington, DC.

Frederick Douglass was a self-made man and advocate for equal education in Washington. He served on the Board of Trustees for Howard University for 25 years, giving speeches and raising money to help the students. Read about his impact and legacy.

Explore the story of George Chaconas and his Greek-American community in Washington, D.C. circa 1915. Learn about his market, his family, and the other Greek families living in the area at the time.

Follow the story of Julius Daranyi, a midget traffic cop in Washington DC in 1924. Relive this unique moment in history, complete with original Washington Post article, photographs, and related articles.

Discover the history of Falls Church, Virginia in this 1903 article from the Washington Times. Learn about the town's history, its connection to George Washington, and its importance as a nerve center of communication in the early 20th century.

Take a journey back in time to the suburbs of 1906 Washington, D.C. and explore the Kenesaw Building in Mt. Pleasant. Learn about its history, famous resident, and the opposition it faced in construction.

Explore the cost of tuition at Catholic University in 1910 - you won't believe it was only $75 per year! See related articles and learn more about D.C.'s forgotten history.

Explore the history of Deanwood DC, from the railroad crossing accident that killed Judge Claughton & Miss Custis to President Roosevelt's train stopping at the Deanwood crossing. Plus, learn about Nannie Helen Burroughs & Marvin Gaye's former neighborhood.