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"Union Station tracks, Washington, circa 1920." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
This Old Photo of Union Station in Washington DC in 1920
This old photograph reveals Union Station in Washington DC in 1920. See the tracks and glass negative from the National Photo Company Collection. | Ghosts of DC
View east on F St. from 13th St
This Amazing Old Photo Shows F St. NW in 1955
Check out this amazing old photo of F St. NW in 1955 from 13th St. An interesting comparison to the view today on Google Street View!
Circa 1911, landmarks include, from left, Memorial Continental Hall (headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution); the Corcoran Gallery of Art; State, War and Navy Building; and White House West Wingtip. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.
A Look Back at DC in 1911: An Amazing Photo and Detailed History
Take a look back at DC in 1911 with an amazing photo and detailed history. Click on it for a much larger, detailed version. Source: Shorpy
Aerial view of Alexandria, Virgina taken in the 1980s.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane and See Alexandria in the 1980s
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!
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Gorgeous Photos of the Alexandria Railroad Roundhouse During the Civil War
Take a look back in time with these beautiful photographs of the Alexandria Railroad Roundhouse during the Civil War. Click on the images for a larger, more detailed version. You won't be disappointed!
Potomac River in 1898
A Rare Photo of the Potomac River from 1898
Take a look at this stunning photo of the Potomac River from 1898. Learn more about this rare photo from the Library of Congress and read comments from the GhostsofDC community.
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1917 Film Footage of 180-Mile Journey Down Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Check out this fascinating film footage of a trip down the C&O Canal.
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Film Footage of D.C. After 1968 Riots
Here is some really sad and devastating film footage that we dug up showing the city after the riots of 1968.
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1957 Guided Tour of Washington, D.C.
This film footage from 1957 is excellent. Make sure you watch the whole thing and check out the familiar sites.
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1939 Tourist Footage of Washington
Check out this great film footage of Washington, D.C. from back in 1939.

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