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The Incredible Story of Moving The Old Girl Scouts Headquarters South of the White House in 1924

In 1924, the old Girl Scouts headquarters was moved south of the White House. This incredible process is recorded in a fascinating photo from the Library of Congress archives. Learn the story of this incredible feat!
Horse car in Washington, D.C. at Wisconsin and O St. NW (1889)
Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Star Building from air." The Washington Star newspaper building at the center is at the intersection of 11th Street N.W. and Pennsylvania Avenue, which runs diagonally across the photo. The big building with the tower us the Old Post Office. There's a lot to see here, including laundry hung out to dry. National Photo Company glass negative
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This is an interesting photo which we found in the Library of Congress archives. The image is from 1924 when the old headquarters for the Girl Scouts of America was being moved. No small feat, as you can see.

moving the old Girl Scouts headquarters south of the White House
moving the old Girl Scouts headquarters south of the White House
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