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Posted In March 2013

map of SW in 1909
Remembering the Homes Lost During the Redevelopment of the Southwest Quadrant
Remembering the homes that were bulldozed to make way for the "modern" Southwest Quadrant in DC. Take a look back at the history of the area and the impact of the redevelopment on the local community.
Washington, D.C., circa 1926. "National Delivery Association, Lincoln Memorial." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Look Back At The Lincoln Memorial Only a Few Years After It Was Dedicated
Take a look back in time to 1922, when the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington D.C. with Robert Todd Lincoln in attendance. See the beautiful memorial only a few years after its dedication.
map of Grant Circle in 1916
Grant Circle and Petworth in 1916
1916 map of Grant Circle and surrounding neighborhood of Petworth.
Major Russell Harrison and Harrison children--Baby McKee and sister on goat cart
A Sight You're Unlikely to See Today: Kids Riding a Goat Cart on the South Lawn
Take a look back in time to a sight you're unlikely to see today: kids riding a goat cart on the South Lawn. Major Russell Harrison and his children provide a glimpse of quaint times gone by.
State, War and Navy Building
Experience the Grandeur of the State, War and Navy Building Around the Turn of the Century
Take a journey back to the turn of the century with this old photo of the grand State, War and Navy Building. Explore the incredible history and architecture of this remarkable building.
Policeman standing guard at entrance to White House
A Look Back: A Policeman Standing Guard at the White House in the Early 1900s
Take a look back in time to the early 1900s with this photo of a policeman standing guard at the entrance to the White House, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston.
"When the Prince of Wales visits Washington" - Library of Congress
Prince of Wales Visits Washington
In 1919, the Prince of Wales visited Washington, DC. This video shows his tour of the area.
Four adults and six children, from Passaic, N.J., picket the White House following President Coolidge's refusal to listen to their complaints about wage cuts in the textile industry
A Rare Moment in Time: A Photograph from the Library of Congress, Circa 1926
This is a rare and unique glimpse back in time to 1926. The photograph from the Library of Congress shows four adults and six children from Passaic, N.J. protesting wage cuts in the textile industry outside the White House. It's definitely not something you're likely to see these days!
1907 map of Congress Heights
Comparing the Past to the Present: A Look at the 1907 Map of Congress Heights
Take a look at Congress Heights in 1907 and compare it to the present day with this interactive map. See what has changed and what has stayed the same in this Washington, DC neighborhood.
Takoma 4 - Petworth 3 - Washington Post on July 23rd, 1900
An Amazing Rivalry: Takoma vs Petworth in Washington Amateur Baseball (July 23rd, 1900)
It's been more than a century since two Washington neighborhoods, Takoma and Petworth, went head-to-head in a hotly contested game of amateur baseball. Read on to find out who emerged victorious and for the full box score!

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