Ghosts of DC Day: November 4, 2013

Exploring 50 Years of History: An Ad from Washington a Day Before Kennedy’s Assassination

January 20, 2022November 4, 2013 by ghostsofdc

As we approach the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination, we’re taking a look back at the newspapers of the day to explore what was happening in Washington. Here’s an ad from Woodward & Lothrop that ran exactly 50 years ago today.

Rediscovering Washingtonians of the Past: Our First Video in Quite Some Time

November 4, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Here’s the first video we’ve made in quite some time. It’s a complition of names and photos of regular Washingtonians who called the District their home between 1912 and 1942.

P.S. Sorry for the typo in the video.

Recognizing Buildings in an Aerial View of Washington Circle

December 20, 2021November 4, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Take a look at this aerial view of Washington Circle along K Street in Washington, DC. How many buildings can you recognize? With a bit of help, you can even spot the Capitol Building at the top right corner. Source: Library of Congress.