Wondering how college tuition prices have changed over the years? Read this comparison of college tuition prices in 1911 vs. today to see how much it has changed. #collegetuition #tuitionfees
Discover the history of Putnam's Billiard Parlor from an advertisement in the Washington Herald from December 7th, 1911. Read about the opening of the billiard hall and a pool hall riot from several years later.
Take a look at this 1949 photo from the Library of Congress' archives: a complicated traffic signal with signs for "Walk," "Don't Walk," "No Right Turn," and "Thru Only." How did this signal attempt to uncomplicate Washington, D.C. traffic? Read on to find out!
98 years ago today, the Washington Times reported on the impact of World War I on schools in Washington, DC. Many teachers were stuck in Europe, causing consternation among education authorities and joy to young Americans. Read more to find out!
Discovering a bizarre sight in Washington, D.C. circa 1917: a toga-wearing child in a chariot, being pulled by two miniature horses. Marvel at this strange photo and learn more about it from Ghosts of DC!
Josh Gibson was a legendary baseball player, but his life was filled with tragedy. He was held in Washington D.C. for mental observation in 1944 and died at the age of 35, three months before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.
Take a rare look inside a Washington, D.C. kindergarten classroom in 1899, as captured by photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. See the children learning about the anatomy of a live dog in this unique classroom scene.
Dive into the history of the Coaster Dips roller coaster at Glen Echo Park in 1921. Learn about the amusement park and tragic story related to Glen Echo. Check out the image of the riders from the time and discover the human love of "going for a ride"!
