This poor little girl had to pose for a photo in the unbearable heat of 1923 Washington, D.C. She had to hold a doll, a B.F. Keith's sign, and a parasol, while sitting on the sand, and the expression on her face is heartbreaking.
Explore Hillcrest Heights in 1959 with a vintage real estate advertisement from none other than Ted Lerner. Check out the Google Map to see how the neighborhood has changed over the past 60 years. #HillcrestHeights #1950s #TedLerner
Explore the diplomatic history between Canada and the US through the 1927 arrival of Vincent Massey, the first Canadian diplomat posted to Washington, DC. Learn more about the "new kids in class" phenomenon and how embassies are accepted into their new community.
On October 13th, 1919, an out-of-control streetcar crashed into a military truck near Walter Reed, instantly killing one passenger and injuring 18 others. Learn more about this tragic accident and the Baltimore Sun's special report the following day.
Get the story behind Sidney Lust's Leader Theater of the early 20th century. Though highly inappropriate for puritanical Americans, this odd moment in time can't be missed. Enjoy this NSFW glimpse into the past!
Check out these two incredible old maps showing Georgetown! We know how much GoDCers love maps, so here you go. A street map and a detailed plat of Georgetown.
Congratulations to Gio Gonzalez who is the first 20-game winner for Washington baseball in 59 years. He is only the second left-handed pitcher ever to accomplish this feat in our history. The last guy to do it was Earl Whitehill, back during FDR's first term, 1933. Read all about Earl and the history of Washington baseball on our blog!
Take a look at this amazing photo of Thomas Circle around 1921. Click on the image for a larger version, so you can marvel at it for a while. These images were dug up on Shorpy!
Discover the fascinating history of Georgetown's gun barrel fence, made from 364 reclaimed muskets from the Washington Navy Yard during the War of 1812. Read the full story here!
