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Posted In February 4, 2012

Senator Boles Penrose's 1920 Winton (Shorpy)
Senator Boies Penrose's Winton Six Wreck in Washington, DC, 1920
The above photo from Shorpy is the aftermath of an icy accident in 1920. Senator Boies Penrose was the owner of the Winton Six car that crashed into a tree. Learn more about the accident and view a colorized version of the photo.
Palisades of the Potomac (1890)
Exploring the Palisades of the Potomac (1890)
Explore the Palisades of the Potomac, a beautiful neighborhood located at the edge of the District of Columbia that was home to some of the wealthiest Washingtonians in the late 19th century. Learn more by viewing the 1890 advertisement!
Newbro's Herpicide advertisement with Annie Oakley (1905)
Discovering Annie Oakley's Struggle with Dandruff
Take a look back in time to April 30th, 1905 and learn about Annie Oakley's struggle with dandruff. We also found a hand-written letter by Annie Oakley to President McKinley advocating the use of women in combat.

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