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Posted In March 2013

July 1942. Washington, D.C. "Municipal swimming pool on Sunday." Remember: Sitting confined to sign. Photo by Marjory Collins for the OWI.
Swimming Pool Rules: Some Things Never Change
Rules at the swimming pool never change. Learn more about the history of swimming pool rules and regulations, and how they have been passed down through generations. Take a look back to the pasty white underbelly of wartime Washington in July 1942.
Truck Company Number Four, Firehouse, 219 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Unearthing a Firehouse from the 1930s or 1940s and Seeing it in Google Street View
We found an undated photo of a firehouse from the 1930s or 1940s at the Library of Congress. Discover the amazing fact that the firehouse is still there and take a look at the Google Street View of it.
The Bayou - June 1990
Take a Trip Back in Time - Check Out the Lineup from The Bayou at K St. in June 1990
Take a blast from the past and check out this lineup of acts from The Bayou at K St. and Wisconsin in June 1990. Phishheads won't want to miss Thursday, June 7th!
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Sharing GoDCer Patricia's Family Photos and History from D.C.
GoDCer Patricia shares her family photos and history from Washington D.C., including pictures of her grandfather's cars and buggy and a story of when she and her mother waved to Eisenhower. Read more and find out how to share your own family photos and stories!
Fort Pennsylvania and encampment at Tennallytown near Washington, D.C. / drawn for Mr. George Baker by W.E. Cushing, Providence, R.I., 1862.
Exploring History with an 1862 Drawing of Fort Pennsylvania at Tennallytown
Discover a fascinating piece of history with this 1862 drawing of Fort Pennsylvania at Tennallytown during the Civil War. Learn more about this important fort from the perspective of the time.
views of Washington from American University
A Look Back at Washington in 1914: Views of American University Near Tenleytown
Take a look back in time to 1914 with these stunning views of Washington from American University near Tenleytown. See how much has changed in the last century!
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Walter Johnson: The Patron Saint of Washington, DC Baseball & the Washington Nationals 2013 Season
As the Washington Nationals prepare for the 2013 season, learn about the patron saint of Washington, D.C. baseball, Walter Johnson. Get a glimpse of his baseball cards from 1909 with GhostsofDC.org!
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The History of Naming Decisions for Wisconsin Avenue (formerly High Street and Tennallytown Road)
Ever wondered why Wisconsin Avenue was known as High Street and further up as Tennallytown Road? Learn the history behind the naming decisions and why the ultimate preference of the people is still a much mooted question.
1903 map of Eastern Market
Exploring Eastern Market: A Side-by-Side Comparison of a 1903 Map and a Google Map
Take a look at the past and present of Eastern Market with this side-by-side comparison of a 1903 map and a Google Map. Learn more about the history of this DC neighborhood!
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin's 1975 Performance at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
If you were at the Capital Centre on February 10th, 1975, you were one of 18,800 lucky fans witnessing Led Zeppelin's performance. Learn about the show, the arrests, and the setlist here!

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