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14th St. car barn under construction - August 2nd, 1907 (Washington Times)

The Giant Car Barn on 14th St. NW: A 1907 Story

Take a look back at the past century with this story of the giant car barn on 14th Street NW in 1907. Learn how it was built, what it cost and what it means today.

Eastern Market after fire renovations (source: Flickr user A Culinary (Photo) Journal)

Exploring the History of Eastern Market: From the Grand Opening in 1873 to Highway Bandits and Child Abductors

Explore the past of Eastern Market in Washington, D.C.- from the grand opening in 1873 to the highway bandits and child abductors that have graced its history. Learn more about this iconic market!

Washington turns out for open air music. Washington, D.C., July 12, 1939. Sitting on stone steps near the Lincoln Memorial here, and facing a barge moored in the Potomac River, thousands of Washingtonians turned out to listen to the first of a series of summer concerts by the Washington Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Hans Kindler tonight. To give it his blessing and to enjoy the music, President Roosevelt arrived shortly before intermission accompanied by Brig. Genl. Edwin M. Watson, military aide, and Mrs. Watson (Library of Congress)

Concerts on the Watergate Steps

Discover the lesser-known history of D.C.’s iconic Watergate steps, which once resonated with the melodies of the Watergate concerts. From grand visions of dignitary arrivals to captivating symphonies by the Potomac, explore the steps’ transformation through time.

Laurel, Maryland. July 31, 1922. "Two B&O freights wrecked in head-on crash at Laurel switch." National Photo Company glass negative (Shorpy)

Investigating a Massive Train Wreck in 1922 Laurel, Maryland

Take a look at the aftermath of a massive train collision in 1922 Laurel, Maryland – two freight trains barreling down the same track towards each other in a massive explosion of steel and coal. Read the Washington Post report and see more photos of the crash site.

Albert Ernest Beitzell (from GoDCer Christina)

A Crazy Story of Suicide at the Garrick Club in 1907

GoDCer Christina has a family connection to the Garrick Club suicide story of 1907. Read the incredible story and see a photo of Christina’s great-grand uncle A.E. Beitzell. Plus, related articles from Ghosts of DC.

East Potomac Golf Club (East Potomac Park), Washington, D.C., aerial view from above Haines Point looking north toward the Mall (Library of Congress)

A Throwback Thursday Photo of East Potomac Park and Hains Point in the 1930s

Take a virtual trip back in time with this Throwback Thursday photo of East Potomac Park and Hains Point from the 1930s. Learn the history behind Hains Point and the other landmarks in the photo!

Aerial view in front of the Willard Hotel at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, showing pedestrians and rather dense traffic in autos and streetcars. - 1939

Flipping the Order of My Posts: An Afternoon Photo Post from 14th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Today, I’m flipping the order or my posts and kicking the morning off with a cool old photo from Shorpy, taken at the intersection of 14th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Click the photo for a higher resolution image and share this one with your friends on Facebook.