Ghosts of DC The lost and untold history of Washington

What a fascinating map of a rather undeveloped Mount Pleasant in 1907. You can also see across 16th St. into what is now better known as Columbia Heights. Read More »

In the interest of giving GoDCers more on Congress Heights, here is a map of the area in 1907. And compare it to the current map from Google. Read More »

We love these maps and can’t get enough of them. We don’t show enough from across the river, so here’s one of Randle Highlands in 1907. And below is the Google Map of the same area today. Read More »

This is a really interesting look at a neighborhood, where today, the total value of the properties hovers probably somewhere near $200 million. This map is from 1907 and shows the area completely subdivided, with almost no buildings. Totally fascinating. Check out the Google Map today. It looks like U St. became Wyoming Ave. and T St. became California St. Read More »

Look how many large tracts of land there were in Rock Creek Park, back in the early 20th century. The map is oriented looking west. Read More »

How much do GoDCers love these old Baist maps? We love them so much that we’re giving you a two-for-one.   Read More »

This is a great old map of the area surrounding Brookland in 1903. Read More »

Another great one for our “GoDCers Love Maps” series. This one focuses on U St. back in 1921. Read More »

Here is yet another awesome Baist real estate map for you showing Georgetown. Like the last two maps, this is also from 1915. Read More »

In response to a couple requests on the last 1915 Georgetown map, here is one of the neighboring plates, showing the area down to the Potomac River. Read More »

Here is another amazing map. This time we are focusing on Lincoln Park. Look at how many lots are vacant. And there is a race track at 15th and North Carolina Ave. Gotta love old maps like this … you can study them forever. GoDCers love maps! Read More »

Another fantastic Baist real estate map, this time from 1915. The map shows a good chunk of Georgetown. Read More »

It has been a really long time since we did a “Why is it Named…?” post, and since at least a quarter of GoDCers live in Bloomingdale (I totally made that number up), we are going to focus a quick history lesson on the ultra-hipster, fixed-gear bike and mustache epicenter of D.C. No, it is not named after the department store. ... Read More »

Another map! Sweet. I think GoDCer David will dig this. Most of you will dig this because these old maps are amazing. This time, we’re checking out the Navy Yard circa 1921. This is the area around the current Nationals Park. Here is the same area today in Google Maps. Studying the 1921 map closely, I noticed, as I’m sure ... Read More »

Below is the Baist real estate map of the area around U St. and Vermont Ave. NW. So if you’re a frequent patron of Dodge City, Nellie’s, or the hoppin’ new place, Brixton, this will be pretty interesting to you. Click on either of the images for greater details. And check out the same area 18 years late in 1921. ... Read More »