Washington, DC History & Old Stories of DC

Four prize winners in annual beauty show, Washington Bathing Beach (1922)

Capturing Timeless Beauty: A Look Back at the 1922 Annual Beauty Contest at the Washington Bathing Beach

Step back in time to the 1922 Annual Beauty Contest at the Washington Bathing Beach. Explore the stunning winners and fashion trends of the era.

Rare 1890s Photo of Old Executive Office Building

This extremely rare image of the State, War, and Navy Building is from the 1890s.

Exploring Washington, D.C. From the Air: An Incredible 1922 Photo

Take a look at this incredible 1922 photo of Washington, D.C. taken from the air. Click on the image for a larger version and explore the city's history up close!

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Washington, D.C., circa 1918. "World War I. Food Administration electric signs, 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W." National Photo Co.

A Blast from the Past: 7th and Pennsylvania Ave. During World War I

Take a step back in time with this incredible old photo of 7th and Pennsylvania Ave. during World War I. Get a glimpse of what the streets of DC looked like during the war! #WWI #DC #History

The 1927 Tornado that Devastated D.C. and Alexandria

On November 17th, 1927 a large tornado ripped through the area, destroying over 200 homes in D.C. and 300 structures in Alexandria. Read about the damages and see the photos from library of Congress on Ghosts of DC.

The Wok n’ Roll Restaurant now occupies the space of the Surratt House. The original first floor door has been boarded up, and there is no evidence of the second story entrance or stairs.

Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant

Mary Surratt's boarding house is a Chinese restaurant, still standing just around the corner from Gallery Place Metro. Today, it's Wok and Roll.

Uncovering the History of a Mysterious Washington, DC Home

Step back in time and uncover the history of a mysterious Washington, DC home. With a photo taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s, can you help identify this house?

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How Things Stay the Same: Comparing Georgetown Students from 1895 to 1937

Explore the similarities between Georgetown students from 1895 and 1937 in this blog post. See photos of the classic 1937 photo of a Georgetown student flipping the bird and a sassy lady from Eastern High School.

Expansive view of Center Market taken from an elevated position on the northeast corner of Indiana Avenue and 7th Street NW. A statue of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock is prominnent on the right side of the image which also features pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic.

A Glimpse into Washington, DC in 1913: An Incredible Scene from Center Market

Take a look at this incredible scene from Center Market in Washington, DC in 1913! See pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic all in one photograph. An amazing glimpse into DC's past!

A Blast from the Past: An Incredible Old Photo of G St. at 13th St. from May 25th, 1930

Check out this amazing old photo of G St. at 13th St. in Washington, DC taken on May 25th, 1930. An incredible blast from the past! Source: Dig DC

A Rare 1795 Map of the Territory of Columbia and the City of Washington

Explore a rare map from 1795 showing the Territory of Columbia and the City of Washington surrounded by Maryland. Click to view a larger version and learn more about this piece of history.

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Produce wagon in city, 1923." One in a series of Harris & Ewing plates showing the alleys and backstreets of Washington, D.C. The subject here is a Chaconas grocery wagon

Discovering a Rare 1923 Photo of a Chaconas Grocery Wagon

Take a step back in time and view the rare 1923 photo of a Chaconas grocery wagon. We dug this gem up on Shorpy. Check it out and see if you can guess where it was taken!

President Reagan signing National Minimum Drinking Age Act into law

History of the Drinking Age in Washington, D.C.

When did DC raise the drinking age to 21? The story goes back to 1984 with Ronald Reagan, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, and highways.

So Long ACC, Hello Big Ten: Maryland Football's Final Game in the Atlantic Coast Conference

As the University of Maryland prepares to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference, reminisce on the Terrapin's glory days in 1954 and the 74-13 victory over Missouri that set the single-game scoring record for 27 years.