Posted In Faces & Places of Yesterday

Exploring Washington, DC Before the Great Depression: A Look at 18th, N St. and Connecticut Ave. and 21st and Florida Ave.

Take a look back in time to explore Washington, DC before the Great Depression. See photos of 18th, N St. and Connecticut Ave. and 21st and Florida Ave. from 1929.

An Incredible View of the Washington Monument in the Early 1980s

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!

Two girls view the cherry blossoms at night from the Tidal Basin, undated, Scurlock Studio. Scurlock Studio Records, c. 1905-1994, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Neg. no. 2008-4935.

Exploring a Rare Photograph of the Washington Monument and Cherry Blossoms

Discover a rare photograph of the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms taken in the 1940s or 1950s. We dug this photo up in the Smithsonian Archives. Explore this beautiful picture!

Two Curtiss JN-4H "Jenny" airmail planes parked at the temporary airmail field at Washington, DC’s Polo Field, a small strip of grassy land between the Tidal Basin and Potomac River.

A Look Back at the U.S. Postal Service Plane from 1918

Take a look back at the history of the U.S. Postal Service with this amazing photo of a plane from 1918. Learn more about this incredible piece of American history!

Washington, D.C., circa 1923. "Sherman house, 300 block Third Street N.W." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

Exploring the Evolution of 3rd Street in Washington D.C.

Explore the history of 3rd Street in Washington D.C. with this fascinating look at the evolution of the area from 1923 to today. See the Sherman house in the 300 block Third Street N.W. in a National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

Union Station, bird's-eye view from the south

A Stunning Look at Union Station in the 1920s

Take a look at this stunning photo of Union Station in the 1920s! Learn more about this amazing piece of history on GhostsofDC.org.

Washington, D.C., 1921. "National Fruit Co." Out-of-town bananas and news. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

A Look Back at Washington, D.C. in 1921 - The 400 Block of 11th St. NW

Take a look back at Washington, D.C. in 1921 with this incredible photo of the 400 Block of 11th St. NW. You'll notice the YMHA (Young Men's Hebrew Association) building in this shot. Source: Library of Congress.

Circa 1932. "United Food Stores." Whitman's Market at A and Sixth streets S.E. in Washington. National Photo Company safety film negative.

A Blast From The Past: The United Food Stores Market in 1932 Compared to Today

Take a look at the incredible transformation of the United Food Stores Market in Washington, DC from 1932 to now! Compare the vintage photo to Google Street View and marvel at how far we've come!

Circa 1924, "Metropolitan Methodist Church, C Street, Washington, D.C." And the Ford building next door. National Photo Company glass negative. View full size. The church, at C Street NW and John Marshall Place, was abandoned and razed after the congregation moved to its Nebraska Avenue location in the 1930s. The 1905 Ford Motor Co. building on Pennsylvania Avenue was torn down in 1980.

The Sad Tale of the Destruction of a Beautiful Old Church in the Name of Progress

What a sad tale of progress - a beautiful old church, destroyed in the name of progress. Read the story of how this once grand building was lost forever, and the impact it had on its community.

Hains Point: A Look Back and a Look Ahead

Explore the changes in Hains Point from 1914 to today through Library of Congress and Google Street View images. See how much the area has changed and discover what remains the same in this look back and look ahead.

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