Read about the history of Gonzaga College and their 1913 advertisement in the Washington Times. Learn more about the Jesuits' persistence and the school's current status as the premier Catholic high school of Washington.
Discover the story of Jasper Johns' first lithographs in Washington, D.C. and the surprise location where they were presented - it's not what you'd expect! Read the full post here.
Discover the history of The National Cathedral School for Boys in this old advertisement from 1910. Learn more about the school and its founding in 1907.
National Republican – Tuesday, November 7th, 1876
If you’re a history buff — and a presidential history buff — you’re well aware of the 1876 U.S. Presidential election. This is not a post about that. You can read up on the whole election on Wikipedia as well as the resulting “corrupt bargain,” the Compromise of 1877 — ending military occupation of the southern states (effectively ending Reconstruction) and installing the Republican, Rutherford...
Teddy Roosevelt moved into the White House and made some changes to the Executive Mansion that rocked the boat. Read on to learn about the changes to the White House and the impact they had on the nation!
Take a look back at Dr. Wyeth's 1911 advertisement, "I Make Sick Teeth Well," and explore the legacy of the doctor in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Plus, check out related articles about DC's power couples and more!
I was digging through old newspapers in the Library of Congress' Chronicling America archives and came across this from the Daily National Republican. It dates back to July 21st, 1864 and featured a rallying cry for Abraham Lincoln's re-election as President of the United States.
This is an odd advertisement from 1912 that wouldn't play well today. Read about the risks The Sargol Company took with their Flesh Builder treatment and why people were so attracted to it. Find out more about this strange advertisement here!
Explore the history of ice harvesting in Maine in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn about the Independent Ice Company, their customers, and the industry's eventual demise with the arrival of the refrigerator.
Take a look at the history of DC's police call boxes and hear a brief talk from Sgt. Nicholas Breul of DCPD. Learn more about the city's past with Ghosts of DC!
