Take a look at what could have been! Howard University proposed extending Vermont Ave. from Florida Ave. to Georgia Ave. back in 1919. See the maps, read the letter of rejection, and check out the intersection today on Google Maps.
The Old Dutch Market at Dupont Circle is now occupied by CVS. It was a thriving business in DC through the 1920s. See their launch ad and learn more about what happened to them.
Explore an old 1924 advertisement from the Evening Star for the Wardman Construction Company in Washington D.C. and see what the home is worth today. Plus a look at the house and the Lighting Educational Committee.
Take a look back in time to the early 1900s and see what 15th & F Streets, NW looked like with horse carriages and a bicyclist pictured. Fascinating! Here's the view today on Google Street View.
Take a look at 1810 Shepherd St. in Washington, DC, from the 1950s to today. See how the building has changed over the years. Check it out on Ghosts of DC!
Discover the proposed design for the Smithsonian Castle from 1846. Learn about the Gothic design with three stories, a central tower/cupola, crenellated embattlements, and symmetrical wings from the Building Committee of the Board of Regents.
Take a look at this amazing map of the Old Naval Hospital shared by a loyal GoDCer! We explore the history of this historic building and the proposed extension of New York Avenue that was never built. #GoDC #DCHistory #OldNavalHospital
Take a look back in time with these amazing apartment advertisements from July 3rd, 1932. These were printed in The Washington Post and feature buildings that still stand today. We've got more amazing listings to share later this week - stay tuned!
Take a journey through the history of 1523 31st St. NW in Georgetown. Discover the stories of the original owners, Harrie Webster and Mary Williams, the Waters family, and current owners, the Blairs. Plus, learn about the mysterious George W. Slatford.
Take a look back in time with us as we uncover two vintage advertisements from 1919 featuring the Institute for Physical Development. See what life was like in Washington, DC a century ago!
![Map of Naval Hospital Washington, D.C. Showing Conditions on June 30, 1927. [includes hand-drawn "Proposed Extension of New York Avenue" and "Future Building Line"]. [map, Potomac Annex].Printed map, hand-colored with emendations. Marked "H.O. Misc. No. 7219" and "PW 2469". print 11x17 color. Navy Medicine Historical Files Collection - Facilities. [The New York Avenue extension was never built. Instead the North side of the base was cut off by an extension of Viginia Avenue, and the South side was truncated by the Institute of Peace.]](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2014/07/14662497702_f69e69d69d_o-1024x614.jpg)
