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Posted In June 2012

February 1913. "Woman suffrage -- hikers arriving in Washington from New York." Today marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Over the next few days we'll post some more suffrage photos. Harris & Ewing glass negative. (Shorpy)
Uncovering History: A Look at the Suffragette Parade in Washington, D.C.
Take a look at this incredible photo of a suffragette parade in Washington, D.C. from 1914. Learn more about the history of the suffragette movement and see another photo from 1913. Don't miss out!
Albert Ernest Beitzell (from GoDCer Christina)
A Crazy Story of Suicide at the Garrick Club in 1907
GoDCer Christina has a family connection to the Garrick Club suicide story of 1907. Read the incredible story and see a photo of Christina's great-grand uncle A.E. Beitzell. Plus, related articles from Ghosts of DC.
looking north on 9th St. NW in 1915 (Shorpy)
These High-Resolution Photos from 1915 Amaze Me with Their Details
Take a look at this incredible high-resolution photo from 1915 showing activity on 9th St. NW, near downtown. Part of the block is now occupied by the FBI building. Click the image for greater detail and look for Officer Sprinkle!
Caldwell Hall at Catholic University - 1915 (Shorpy)
A Closer Look at Caldwell Hall at Catholic University - 1915
Take a closer look at this amazing 1915 photograph of Caldwell Hall at Catholic University. Courtesy of the ever-amazing Shorpy.com.
Woodlawn Cemetery (source: woodlawndc.org)
The History of the Relocation of Graceland Cemetery to Woodlawn in Ward 7
Take a look back at the history of Graceland Cemetery's relocation to Woodlawn in Ward 7. Learn more about the litigious nature of the move and discover more about the cemetery when you visit the website.
The Willard Hotel in 1922 (Shorpy)
Exploring the Willard Hotel: A Look at the Amazing History and Detail of the 1922 Photo
Take a look at the amazing history and detail of the 1922 photo of the Willard Hotel. See if you can find anyone in the hotel peaking out the window. Maybe it's a ghost!
East Potomac Golf Club (East Potomac Park), Washington, D.C., aerial view from above Haines Point looking north toward the Mall (Library of Congress)
A Throwback Thursday Photo of East Potomac Park and Hains Point in the 1930s
Take a virtual trip back in time with this Throwback Thursday photo of East Potomac Park and Hains Point from the 1930s. Learn the history behind Hains Point and the other landmarks in the photo!
Wish You Were Here photo (1975)
Pink Floyd Plays the Capital Centre in 1975 on the Day MKULTRA is Brought to Public Attention
Revisit the legendary Pink Floyd's 1975 show at the Capital Centre, a performance that happened on the same day the U.S. President's Commission on CIA activities within the United States released the Project MKULTRA report. Learn more about this overlooked concert and the mind-control program.
Pennsylvania Ave. looking towards Treasury (Library of Congress)
Did Frederick Douglass Buy The New Era from a Colored Newspaper Boy?
This post explores the story of Frederick Douglass buying a newspaper from a colored newspaper boy on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. in January of 1870. Learn more about this fascinating moment in history!
General Post Office from the corner of 8th Street and E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., the shop of Elija Dyer, merchant tailor, on the left
The Old Post Office at 8th and E Street, NW - An 1846 Daguerreotype from John Plumbe
Take a look back in time to the Old Post Office in Washington, DC in 1846 with this beautiful daguerreotype taken by John Plumbe. Get a taste of history and learn more about the Postal Service with this incredible photo.

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