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.
Check out this fascinating old stereographic photo of the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. Learn more about its history from John DeFerrari's blog and Ghosts of DC. Explore now!
Washington Monument under construction with U.S. Fish Commission hatching ponds in the foreground and Bureau of Engraving and Printing building in the background.
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 closer look at this incredible image from the end of the Civil War. It shows F Street in the 1860s and the details are quite incredible when you click on the photo. Can you figure out where this is exactly?
Take a trip back in time 105 years and explore the Aqueduct Bridge as seen in a cool old photo. Discover what the bridge looked like before it was demolished after the construction of the Key Bridge.
Take a step back in time to 1881 Washington D.C. and Georgetown, where a smallpox patient was roaming the streets and spreading infection. Read the story of how it was dealt with in this article from The Washington Post.
Take a look at this amazing old photo of the White House in the late 19th century! Can anyone accurately date it? Also, does it look like an iPhone on its side?
Take a look into the past with these captured images of the construction of the Washington Monument! See the foundation and the team at work digging it out.
Andrew J. 'Cy' Cummings was a larger-than-life figure in early 1900's Chevy Chase. He was a football star at Georgetown, a successful farmer, politician, and sportsman. Read more about 'Big Cy' from the Chevy Chase Historical Society.
Learn more about three former US Secretaries of War and where they used to live in Washington, DC. All three of their homes still stand today. Read our blog to learn more.
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.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Check out this amazing photo from that day and read more about it on our blog!
Take a look back in time and explore the 1911 Directory of Apartments and Rent in Washington D.C. See if you can find your building and learn about the area's history. Now available from the Library of Congress.
