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Posted In October 15, 2013

First Congregational Church (10 and G Streets NW) c. 1946. Bert Sheldon Photograph Collection, HSW.
Uncovering History Through a Photograph of the First Congregational Church in 1946
Take a look back in time through this historic photograph from 1946 of the First Congregational Church in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the history of the church and the city through the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Flood caused by the ice jam in the Potomac River in March, 1918. Scene in Georgetown. General Photograph Collection, HSW
Believe it or Not: A Look Back at Georgetown During the Flood of 1918
Take a look back in time to the incredible flood of 1918 in Georgetown, DC. Thanks to the Historical Society of Washington, DC, we have an incredible photo to share. Believe it or not - can you recognize this location?
Sister Beatrice, Superintendant of Providence Hospital in garden with another nun and St. Bernard dogs. c.1890. General Photograph Collection, HSW
Incredible Photo of Sister Beatrice, a Nun and Two St. Bernard Dogs from the 1890s
Take a look at this incredible photo of Sister Beatrice, the superintendent of Providence Hospital, and two St. Bernard dogs from somewhere in the 1890s. Learn more about Providence Hospital here.
View from a Lockheed Elektra on approach to Washington National in 1967. The Watergate complex is under construction to the left and the Kennedy Center to the right.
An Amazing Photo of National Airport in 1967: Kennedy Center and Watergate Under Construction
Check out this amazing photo from a 1967 Eastern Airlines flight on approach to National Airport in D.C. You can see the Kennedy Center under construction on the right and the Watergate buildings going up on the left.
washington monument capstone
The Placement of the Capstone on the Washington Monument
Explore the placement of the capstone on the Washington Monument, made of aluminum and placed in 1885. See the famous inscription on its East side, "Laus Deo" meaning "Praise be to God". Read about it in Dan Brown's book, "The Lost Symbol".
Truxton Circle
Truxton Circle: History of the Neighborhood and Name
Truxton Circle is a neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., named for Commodore Thomas Truxton, a commander appointed by George Washington.

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