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Posted In September 2012

Josh Gibson, Homestead Grays
A Short Biographical Video About Legendary Slugger Josh Gibson
Check out this short biographical video about the legendary slugger Josh Gibson. Learn more about his fascinating life and tragic death. This video is a great introduction to Josh Gibson, one of the most remarkable figures in baseball history.
Marlow and Hillcrest Heights real estate advertisement - 1955
Real Estate Ads from Marlow Heights and Hillcrest Heights in 1955
Take a look back at real estate ads from Marlow Heights and Hillcrest Heights in the Eisenhower years of 1955. This advertisement offers a glimpse into the past of these two neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
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The 1942 NFL Championship Game: When the Washington Redskins Humiliated the Chicago Bears 73 to 0
It was 1942, the United States was in World War II and the Washington Redskins were playing the Chicago Bears in the NFL Championship Game. Relive the 73-0 shellacking the Redskins put on the Bears and the last time helmets were not required for the NFL.
Griffith Rooftop boxes (griffithstadium.com)
Griffith Stadium: From Prohibition to Beer Gardens in 1956
Learn the history of Griffith Stadium, where owner Clark Griffith was an adamant prohibitionist before finally allowing the sale of beer in 1956. Read all about it here!
3612 Bangor St. SE real estate advertisement
Earning a GoDCer for Life in Ayanna by Posting Hillcrest-Related Ads
We’re hoping to earn a GoDCer for life in Ayanna by posting Hillcrest-related advertisements from 1955. See the historic ad & compare it to the present home today!
1904 Washington Senators
The Washington Teddies? Uncovering the Best Obscure Trivia About D.C. Baseball
Nats fans, you are not going to believe this. Uncover the best obscure trivia about D.C. baseball, from the Washington Teddies to Walter Johnson. Read the full story here!
Woodbridge Estates real estate advertisement - December 7th, 1952
The Wonder Years: A Look at the Home the Arnold's Would Have Purchased in Woodbridge Estates
Take a look at the kind of home the Arnold's would have purchased if they lived in our area. This is a cool one from Virginia, right out of the Wonder Years era. See the Woodbridge Estates real estate advertisement from December 7th, 1952.
U.S. Weather Bureau kiosk on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C
The Fascination and Demise of Washington's Street-Level Weather Kiosk
Learn about the first Weather Bureau kiosk installed in Washington, D.C., and the reasons for its decommissioning in 1933. This article includes high-resolution photos and vintage newspaper articles.
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Exploring the History of St. Matthews Episcopal Chapel at the Navy Yard
Take a closer look at St. Matthews Episcopal Chapel at the Navy Yard in 1921 and today. Learn more about the history of the area around Nationals Park and the stories of its former residents.
legalize beer cartoon by Pat Enright
White House Home-Brewed Beer: A Look Back to 1934
Take a look back to 1934 for an account of a White House beer party just after the repeal of Prohibition. Find out the official White House beer recipe and more about the President's stance on alcohol.

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