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Posted In July 2012

Maya Ying Lin, the Yale architecture student who submitted the winning design for the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, holds a scale model of her design on May 6, 1981. © Bettmann/CORBIS (mentalfloss.com
Controversy and Design: The Ghosts of DC Memorials
Controversy and design have a long history when it comes to the memorials in Washington, DC. From the Washington Monument to the Vietnam War Memorial, this guest post explores the history of the Ghosts of DC Memorials.
Ted's Bulletin front (source: tedsbulletin.com)
Ted's Bulletin History: From 1928 Brick Store to Capitol Hill's Culinary Staple
Discover Ted's Bulletin history: A journey from 1928 store to a beloved Capitol Hill eatery with presidential visits and local charm.
Bethesda real estate advertisement - May 18th, 1957 (Washington Post)
Spotlighting Bethesda Real Estate in 1957: An Ad from the Washington Post
Take a look back in time at a 1957 Bethesda real estate advertisement from the Washington Post. Many of these homes are now being demolished, but the majority of the area still consists of residences like this.
Eastern Market after fire renovations (source: Flickr user A Culinary (Photo) Journal)
Exploring the History of Eastern Market: From the Grand Opening in 1873 to Highway Bandits and Child Abductors
Explore the past of Eastern Market in Washington, D.C.- from the grand opening in 1873 to the highway bandits and child abductors that have graced its history. Learn more about this iconic market!
Washington turns out for open air music. Washington, D.C., July 12, 1939. Sitting on stone steps near the Lincoln Memorial here, and facing a barge moored in the Potomac River, thousands of Washingtonians turned out to listen to the first of a series of summer concerts by the Washington Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Hans Kindler tonight. To give it his blessing and to enjoy the music, President Roosevelt arrived shortly before intermission accompanied by Brig. Genl. Edwin M. Watson, military aide, and Mrs. Watson (Library of Congress)
Concerts on the Watergate Steps
Discover the lesser-known history of D.C.'s iconic Watergate steps, which once resonated with the melodies of the Watergate concerts. From grand visions of dignitary arrivals to captivating symphonies by the Potomac, explore the steps' transformation through time.
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Vienna Home for $14,750
Buy a home in Vienna, VA for $14,750 back in 1957. What an amazing old advertisement from the Washington Post classifieds.
American University College of History building circa 1918 (Library of Congress)
Hurst Hall: A Historical Centerpiece at American University
Explore the historic charm and academic prowess of Hurst Hall, American University's oldest building.
9th and G St. NW in 1919 (Shorpy)
Exploring 9th and G St. NW in 1919: United Cigar Stores Co. and Dr. Johnston
Delve into the history of Washington, DC in 1919 with this incredible photo of 9th and G St. NW. Get the full story on the United Cigar Stores Co. & Dr. Johnston. Plus, related articles to explore!
White House stables and horse during Teddy Roosevelt's administration (Library of Congress)
The White House Stables Had to Go: President Taft and His Automobiles
President Taft was a huge advocate for automobiles, so much so that he was given a budget of $12,000 to invest in both automobiles as well as a building to house them. Read about the dismantling of the White House stables and President Taft's investment in automobiles.
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Shark Attacks in the Potomac in 1911?
In the early 20th century there was a somewhat corroborated rumor of shark attacks in the Potomac River. Read the unbelievable story.

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