Here’s your afternoon photo. This great shot of Caldwell Hall at Catholic University is pretty amazing. Click on it for the high resolution version and study it a little closer. Thanks to the ever-amazing Shorpy. Related articles D.C. Fire Department Car in 1922 (ghostsofdc.org) The Senate Subway in 1915 (ghostsofdc.org) Old Photo Friday: F St. NW in 1908 (ghostsofdc.org) Afternoon ... Read More »
GoDCer Ronnie tweeted a request for a Woodlawn Cemetery and Ward 7 post this week, so I’m happy to oblige. In fact, I’m going to share a story which dates back to the origins of the cemetery off of Benning Rd. SE. Woodlawn Cemetery traces its roots back to Graceland Cemetery, which was located at the intersection of H St., ... Read More »
We love the Willard Hotel. Who doesn’t? The place is full of amazing history. We posted a view from the top of the hotel last week and this week we’re posting a view of the hotel. We included this in the Calvin Coolidge post a while back, but the detail of this photo deserves a second look. Click on the ... Read More »
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