Discover how the White House East Wing transformed from Theodore Roosevelt's democratic cloakroom in 1902 to Trump's $250 million ballroom. Explore 123 years of presidential renovations, including Wilson's garden tent, FDR's secret bunker, and the site's fascinating evolution through detailed historical documents and photographs.
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.
Take a look at what the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. looked like the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked. Reminiscent of the day after 9/11, this historic moment in history is remembered and honored here.
Take a look at an old building on 14th St. in Logan Circle, DC in 1942 and today. The US government froze sales of all new automobiles in January 1942, and this building was an automobile dealership at the time. See the photos and find out what's happening on the block today.
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!
Take a trip down memory lane and see Alexandria, Virginia in the 1980s with this aerial view from the Library of Congress. See if you can recognize parts of the city!
Take a look at this cool old 1909 map of the area around Friendship Heights & Chevy Chase. Thanks to GoDCer Claire, we can now explore this part of DC with a vintage map. Enjoy!
Take a look back in time at the Washington Monument in the early 1980s with this incredible view from the Library of Congress. See the iconic monument as it was in the 1980s!
What did the land in and around Washington look like at the end of the 18th century? This map shows the Carroll family land in what would grow into DC.
Andy Moursund has an incredible collection of D.C. imagery on Flickr. View vintage photos of D.C. from the 1920s, iconic landmarks, and more! Check it out now.
