Explore the history behind Washington, D.C.’s indoor smoking ban—from smoky bars and political battles to the 2007 law that cleared the air. Discover how health advocacy, public support, and city council debates transformed the District into a smoke-free capital.
This blog post examines a photograph of Washington, D.C. taken from a building near the Lotus Club in 1939. The image depicts a street scene showing streetcars crossing at 14th Street and New York Avenue, providing a unique aerial perspective of the city during that era. The post reflects on the historical significance of the photograph, serving as a time capsule of the past and a reminder of the rich history of our nation's capital.
Take a step back in time and explore Washington DC in 1935. This fascinating photograph shows the intersection of 13th and F St. NW. Click on it for greater details!
Discover the mystery of the smokestack on Capitol Hill! An image sent to us by GoDCer Geoff and a satellite view from Google Maps help us to unravel this mystery. Check out the 1921 Baist map and share your thoughts in the comments!
Journey through time and explore the history of Hyattsville Hardware - a building that has stood since 1940. See the old photo and view the building today on Google Street View.
Revisit a street corner in Washington, DC from 1942 to now with this blog post and Google Street View. See how the building across the street has changed from 1942 to now.
Take a look back in time with this rare footage of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicating the NIH Campus in Bethesda, Maryland in 1940. Read more about this historic moment and see the original post here.
Back in 1931, Constitution Avenue was called B Street. Read this blog post to find out why it was renamed Constitution Avenue and when it happened. View the vintage images to get a feel of what it was like back then!
Take a look at the program from April 14, 1865 at Ford's Theater - the night President Lincoln was assassinated. You can see the characters, actors and the ticket prices for the show. Incredible to think of what that audience experienced that night.
Explore a piece of history with a fascinating map from the Harvard University online archives. Take a look back to explore the District of Columbia in the late 1800s.
Take a trip back in time with this fun old print from The Washington Times printed on June 18th, 1912. Get a glimpse of Washington Nationals baseball from over a century ago.
Check out these two fascinating old photos from 1913 showing different angles of a traffic stop in Washington DC. The car is a Haynes roadster, which cost about $95,000 today. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the past!
