Rayful Edmond
Rayful Edmond III: Washington D.C.'s Noted Drug Kingpin
Explore the rise and fall of Rayful Edmond III, D.C.'s infamous drug kingpin. From cocaine empire to present status.
White House stables 1857
Rare Image of the White House Stables
Extremely rare old photo of the White House stables from the 1850s. Click on it for incredible details.
The President's 40-horsepower White Model M steam-powered touring car. March 1909. Photographed on the White House grounds in the early days of the Taft administration. In the back is the State Department, now the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. George Grantham Bain Collection.
No More Foreign Cars! They're an Abomination - A Look Back at the Hyperbole of 1909
Nearly 110 years ago, The Baltimore Sun published an opinion piece decrying foreign cars as an abomination and a detriment to the economy. Take a look back at the hyperbolic yet surprisingly familiar rhetoric of 1909 America.
Old Spanish Embassy at 1521 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Exploring the Old Spanish Embassy at 1521 New Hampshire Ave. NW in 1911
Take a look back in time to 1911 and explore the Old Spanish Embassy at 1521 New Hampshire Ave. NW. Check it out today on Google Street View.
The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame memorial under construction in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
A Fascinating Look Back at the Construction of JFK's Eternal Flame Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery
Take a look back at the construction of JFK's Eternal Flame Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in 1965. This fascinating old photo shows the site before the iconic memorial was completed.
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Explore Virginia in Unprecedented Detail with this Incredible Civil War Map
Discover an incredible Civil War map of part of Virginia from Alexandria to the Potomac River above Washington, D.C. Click on the image for a much larger version. Source: Library of Congress.
The Pennsylvania Avenue Childs around 1917
Exploring the History of Childs Restaurant in Washington, DC
Discover the fascinating history of Childs Restaurant in Washington, DC - the chain that originated in New York City and spread southward. Learn about the unique building of the Massachusetts Ave. location and more.
Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspective
Washington Monument Almost Built As Pyramid
What if the Washington Monument was built as a pyramid instead of an obelisk? It could have been if this design came to fruition.
Model-T and Bosworth
Help GoDCers Solve a 100+ Year Old Mystery: Where Was This Photo Taken?
Can you help GoDCers solve a 100+ year old mystery? We need your help to figure out where this photo was taken in Washington, DC. The photo and a note from GoDCer Jeff (including his friend Alan) are included. Take a closer look and join in the discussion in the comments!
aerial view of Washington National and the Pentagon
Exploring Arlington: Aerial Photos of Washington National and the Pentagon, and Spout Run near Lee Highway and Dead Man's Hollow
Explore Arlington, VA with two great photos sent in by GoDCer Ken. The first is an aerial photo around Washington National and the Pentagon. The second is Spout Run near Lee Highway and Dead Man's Hollow.
View of 1736 I Street NW, a three-story row house that was the last residence of Jefferson Davis. Flanking each side of the structure are partial views of 1738 and 1734 I Street NW.
Where Did Jefferson Davis Live in Washington?
Where did Jefferson Davis live when he was a senator in Washington, DC?
The National Cathedral
A Unique Look at the National Cathedral Under Construction in 1925
Take a look back in time with these two photos from April 2nd, 1925, showing the National Cathedral under construction. Unique views of the interior and exterior of the structure are included.
July 7th, 1926
These Boys Look Like They're Having the Time of Their Lives: A Look Back at Swimming in the Reflecting Pool in the 1920s
Take a look back at a time when swimming in the Reflecting Pool was permitted, even though it wasn't strictly enforced. Learn why Congress failed to appropriate money for District pools at the time.
Crack shot of White House police force. Washington, D.C., Aug. 10. Outstanding marksman of the White House police force is Roland Ford, today averaged 294 bullseyes out of a possible 300 while shooting in competition with marksmen from other agencies in the Treasury Department. Forty-eight experts competed for medals and cup for themselves and their services in the friendly matches, 8/10/37
Uncovering the Life of White House Police Officer Roland Ford
Digging through the Library of Congress archives, we uncovered the life of Roland Ford, a White House police officer. Learn more about his life and his connection to President Roosevelt in this post.
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Uncovering the Past: A Look at a Historic Map from the Harvard University Online Archives
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.

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