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Posted In December 7, 2012

The Willard Hotel in 1904, view up 14th St. NW
A Glimpse of History: Viewing the Willard Hotel in 1904
Get a glimpse of history with this old photo of the Willard Hotel in 1904. View looking up 14th St. to the right and Pennsylvania Ave. to the left. Click the image to see a much larger version and be amazed by the details.
Officers Wallace, Trundle and Johnson (Washington Post)
The Incredible Story of Private Paul J. McDuff: A Ninth-Floor Rescue from the 1940s
This is the incredible story of Private Paul J. McDuff, as published in the Washington Post in June 1949. Three brave policemen saved McDuff from plunging to his death from the ninth-floor ledge of the Willard Hotel, in a scene of suspense and drama. Read the full story here!
Department of Treasury in 1860
A Remarkable Glimpse of Washington, DC in 1860: Take a Look at This Photograph of the Department of Treasury
Take a closer look at this incredible photograph from 1860 that captures the view of the Department of Treasury and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. Click through for some amazing detail you won't want to miss!
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Counting Electoral Votes for the 1916 Presidential Election - A Fascinating Photo from the Library of Congress
A fascinating photo from the Library of Congress shows the counting of electoral votes for the 1916 Presidential Election between Woodrow Wilson and Charles Hughes. Click on the photo to see the faces of the men, who all happen to be old white dudes.
Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1893
A Look Back at the Construction of the Library of Congress in 1893
Take a look back at the construction of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. from May 10, 1893 with this historic photo from the Library of Congress itself. Click on it for greater detail.
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Explore Historic Christ Church in Alexandria: A Ghost of DC Photograph
Discover Historic Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Take a virtual tour and learn about the church's history with a Ghost of DC photograph. Visit GoDC for more.
Looking southwest at the Old Post Office Pavilion (far left), Southern Railway Building (middle), and District Building on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., in 1932. On in the fall of 1932, the structures in rear of the District Building would be razed to make way for the U.S. Department of Labor building, whose cornerstone would be laid on December 15, 1932
A Glimpse into the Past: An Amazing Shot of What Would Become Federal Triangle in 1932
Take a look back in time with this amazing shot of what would become Federal Triangle in Washington, D.C. in 1932. See the Old Post Office Pavilion, Southern Railway Building, and District Building in this historic photo.

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