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Day: September 9, 2015

Aerial Views of the Washington Navy Yard Before, During, and After President Kennedy’s Assassination

November 9, 2022September 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Aerial view of the Washington Navy Yard, looking east (top). This shot shows the Navy Yard’s borders: M Street on the north (left); the waterfront on the south; 11th street on the east, and 2nd street on the west (foreground). On the right bank of the river is Anacostia, September 1963. NHHC Photograph Collection, Navy Subject Files, Washington Navy Yard. (214).

Take a look at the Washington Navy Yard before, during, and after President Kennedy’s assassination with these aerial views from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Anacostia, Navy Yard, Waterfront

A Blast from the Past: 7th and Pennsylvania Ave. During World War I

November 9, 2022September 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Washington, D.C., circa 1918. "World War I. Food Administration electric signs, 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W." National Photo Co.

Take a step back in time with this incredible old photo of 7th and Pennsylvania Ave. during World War I. Get a glimpse of what the streets of DC looked like during the war! #WWI #DC #History

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, World War I
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