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Old Post Office in 1911
A Spooky, Yet Beautiful Photo of the Old Post Office in 1911
Take a look at this spooky, yet beautiful photo of the Old Post Office in Washington D.C. from 1911. Captured on a snowy, foggy night, the photo was labeled June 5th but clearly it didn't snow then. See the photo for yourself!
General Post Office from the corner of 8th Street and E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., the shop of Elija Dyer, merchant tailor, on the left
A Look at the Amazing Old Photo of the General Post Office in Washington, DC
This amazing old photo of the General Post Office in Washington, DC, still stands today. Check out the beautiful image from 1846. The building is now the Washington Monaco Hotel.
Who is the man in the middle?
Can GoDCers Help Us Identify the Man in the Middle? GoDCer Josh Sent This in Back in January
GoDCers, help solve the mystery! GoDCer Josh sent this photo in back in January and we're now getting around to posting it. Could you help identify the man in the middle? Add your comments below and help us solve the mystery!
Pullman autos are extremely rare. They were mass produced between 1905 and 1917 but less than 30 are known to still exist today.
Rare Sight of Pullman Autos in 1912 at 445 G St. NW
A rare sight of Pullman autos in 1912 at 445 G St. NW is captured in this amazing photo from William Creswell on Flickr. Check it out now on Ghosts of DC!
Washington tenements, Nov. 1935.
The Tenement Housing of Washington D.C. Alleys
Take a look back at what Washington D.C. alleys used to look like when they were filled with tenement housing. Learn more about this piece of history here!
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.
Heurich Brewery in 1910
The Heurich Brewery - A Historic Photo From 1910
Take a look at this historic photo of the Heurich Brewery, taken in 1910. The brewery stood on the current site of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Source: Library of Congress.
VIEW OF WASHINGTON MONUMENT FROM THE VICINITY OF CAPITAL OVERLOOK, 1932. - George Washington Memorial Parkway, Along Potomac River from McLean to Mount Vernon, VA, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, VA
A View of the Washington Monument From the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Take a look at this amazing view of the Washington Monument from the George Washington Memorial Parkway. What do you think? Check out GhostsofDC.org for more!
aerial view of East Potomac Park
Aerial View of East Potomac Park and Hains Point - Do You Know Why It's Called Hains Point?
Take a look at this aerial view of East Potomac Park and Hains Point. Do you know why it's called Hains Point? Find out more here!
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Exploring Washington, D.C. in 1919: A Look at 15th and Pennsylvania
Take a look back in time to 1919 Washington, D.C. with this photo of 15th and Pennsylvania. See the old Riggs Bank building in the background, now the PNC Bank building.

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