Step back in time to 1924 and witness a bizarre sight - women dancing on the field at a Washington Nationals game. Thanks to Vanished Americana for this gem.
Discover the intriguing story of Philemon T. Herbert, a notorious figure in 1850s California politics. From his tumultuous time in Congress to a shocking incident at a Washington hotel, explore the scandalous life and dramatic downfall of Philemon Herbert.
Remembering Buddy Lewis, the Washington Senator and World War II veteran who served 11 seasons in D.C. and flew 350 missions over Europe to fight Nazi Germany. Learn about this heroic player, who passed away at the age of 94.
Join Ghosts of DC on a field trip to explore President Herbert Hoover's rural getaway: Rapidan Camp. Learn about the camp's history and the precursor to Camp David, plus check out photos from the visit.
Who tossed Washington’s first pizza pie? Was it “jumbo”? Deep-dish? Square? Turns out, these are tough questions to answer. Several attempts at D.C. historical pizza research have been made (some incorrectly) in recent years. Here we’ll introduce the District’s pizza pioneers and tell you about their claims to be the first — rightly and wrongly (PS, here’s a great book on pizza’s global history).
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Take a look back at Falls Hill in the 1950s with this advertisement featuring a home at 408 Venice St. See what it looks like today with Google Street View!
Uncovering Stories: Countess de la Rocca was one of the most popular hostesses of the diplomatic circle in the early 1900s. Learn more about her role in the diplomatic social circle and what this tells us about our society today.
Explore a curious old photograph from 1925 featuring Mildred Billert and Hazel Bowman, both of Ned Wayburn's Revue, a vaudeville show. Learn about the unique features of the bikes the women are riding and the swastika tread on the bike on the left.
We're celebrating John Roll McLean, former owner of the Washington Post, with a 1957 real estate advertisement for Devon Park in McLean, VA. Check out the Brady-esque architecture!
Take a look back at Washington DC's Hillcrest neighborhood with this 1952 real estate advertisement. See how the home is valued today and check out the Google Street View.
