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A Look Back in Time: Advertising Sibley Memorial Hospital in 1910
Take a look back in time at an advertisement for Sibley Memorial Hospital from September 1st, 1910, printed in The Washington Herald. Learn more about Sibley Memorial Hospital and its history.
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Discovering History Through Old Photos: Camp Meigs in 1918
Explore Camp Meigs in the summer of 1918 through two beautiful old photos. Learn about history and discover the past with these stunning images!
National Hotel
GoDCer Monica Sends in Postcard of National Hotel
GoDCer Monica has sent in a postcard of the National Hotel after we posted about the hotel the other day. Thanks Monica! #GhostsofDC #NationalHotel #Postcard
1857 Inauguration
Rare Photograph of James Buchanan's Inauguration at the East Front of the Capitol Building
Check out this rare photo of James Buchanan's Inauguration at the East Front of the Capitol Building on March 4th, 1857. It's a little blurry and not the highest resolution, but amazing nevertheless. Click on the top image and find out what you see.
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Discovering a Lost Ford Motor Company Film from 1922
Uncover this lost Ford Motor Company film from 1922 recently discovered in the National Archives. Watch now and explore the history of this iconic American company!
1839 print of Pennsylvania Ave.
A Fascinating Look Back at Washington DC's History Through a 1839 Print
Take a look back at Washington DC's history through a fascinating 1839 print. From lost sheep and cows on Pennsylvania Ave to the bustling metropolis we know today, this print offers a unique glimpse into the past of this iconic city.
Southern Hotel - 311 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Exploring the Historic Southern Hotel of Washington, DC
Explore the history of the Southern Hotel, a hotel for African-Americans located on 311 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington, DC. See a photograph of the hotel from 1899 and a 1903 map of the area.
1925 Washington Senators
Great Film Footage of 1925 World Series
Here’s a cool find from YouTube. The Senators lost the World Series to the Pirates, after having won the year before. Can you tell Ghosts of DC is getting excited for the 2014 baseball season?
Produce wagon in city, 1923." One in a series of Harris & Ewing plates showing the alleys and backstreets of Washington, D.C. The subject here is a Chaconas grocery wagon
Discovering a Rare 1923 Photo of a Chaconas Grocery Wagon
Take a step back in time and view the rare 1923 photo of a Chaconas grocery wagon. We dug this gem up on Shorpy. Check it out and see if you can guess where it was taken!
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Exploring America's Past: An Old Film from the U.S. National Archives
Take a journey into America's past with this old film from the U.S. National Archives. Keep an eye out for landmarks and share your finds in the comments. Discover our nation's history today!

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