I received a great email the other day from GoDCer Patricia, a woman with some great historical ties to Washington. Below is what she sent. Some great transportation photos from the past. These are pictures of my grandfather’s cars (and buggy). He (Oliver Hazard Perry Johnson) was President of the National Metropolitan Bank on 15th St, NW, facing the Treasury ... Read More »
Have trouble finding a horse to get groceries? Want to get out town for the weekend? Look no further than John C. Howard’s stable on G St. This is another incredible photo from the 1860s with great detail. Click on it to get a closer look. Read More »
Bizarre? Definitely. Here’s a classic that was on Shorpy. The caption doesn’t reveal very much information, nor does it tell us where this was taken, but I think the photo speaks for itself. It appears to be a toga-wearing child driving a chariot being pulled by two miniature horses. How can you not love this one? Post this one to ... Read More »
Evidently, horses racing through the streets of Columbia Heights was a dangerous thing at the turn of the century. This article I came across from July 9th, 1900 talks about a recent accident leading to new regulations. A skillful hand is required to guide a team of spirited horses, rushing madly through crowded streets in response to an alarm of ... Read More »
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