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Pearl Ginsburg refused to have her boardinghouse rent raised
Photos of 1940s Boarding House Living in DC
What was life like living in a Washington boarding house during World War II? Here is a series of photos showing the life of young men and women in their communal living arrangements.
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Exploring Washington, D.C. Through Photos From 1879
Take a journey through Washington, D.C. in 1879 with these stunning photos from the Library of Congress. Get a full panoramic view of the nation's capital over a century ago.
Quarters of General Alfred Pleasonton, and "Government Horse Shoeing Shop" at Left, 21st St. near F NW - Washington, D.C., April 1865
A Look Back in Time: How 21st and F St. NW Appeared at the End of the Civil War
Take a look back in time to April 1865 and see a photograph of 21st and F St. NW at the conclusion of the Civil War. Does it look a little different to you? Source: civilwarphotos.net
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A Rare View of the National Mall from Space: Captured by the IKONOS Satellite in 2001
Take a look at this rare view of the National Mall from space, captured by the IKONOS satellite on March 30th, 2001. See the amazing image here!
Mary Winsor (Penn.) '17 [holding Suffrage Prisoners banner]
Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania and Her Dedication to the National Woman's Party in 1917
Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania was a devoted supporter of the National Woman's Party in 1917. She was the founder and president of the Limited Suffrage Society and was sentenced to 60 days at the Occoquan Workhouse for picketing. Learn more about her incredible dedication and legacy.
"Municipal Building, Southern Railway, and Post Office Department, from the Willard Hotel roof." An ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street N.W. in Washington circa 1921, with the Old Post Office tower at left. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Photographic Tour of the Willard Hotel in 1921: A Spectral View of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street
Explore the Willard Hotel in 1921 through this beautiful photograph taken from the roof of the hotel, featuring an ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street NW in Washington.
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Uncovering the Past: Rare Stock Film Footage of the Lincoln Memorial from 1939
Uncovering the past with this rare stock film footage of the Lincoln Memorial from 1939, courtesy of Archive.org. See this amazing footage for yourself!
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A Journey Back in Time: Spectacular Photos of the U.S. Treasury Department Building's Construction in the 1850s
Take a journey back in time and behold spectacular photos of the U.S. Treasury Department Building's construction in the 1850s! Plus, check out two other amazing photos of the building from 1890 and 1860.
Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, D.C., looking toward Washington
Exploring the Amazing Aqueduct Bridge in Georgetown, D.C.
Take a journey back in time and explore the amazing Aqueduct Bridge in Georgetown, D.C. Check out this cool postcard and more amazing photos from the Library of Congress.
Third in a series of four panoramic photographs of Washington, D.C., from left to right (west to east) taken from a tower in the Smithsonian Institution Building. The Mall area is covered with trees. The streets on the left perpendicular to the Mall are 12th Street and 11th Street. The long building on the right is Center Market bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, Constitution Avenue, 7th and 9th Streets, N.W. Up and behind Center Market on the right, the large building is the Pension Bureau Building bounded by F and G Streets, N.W., between 4th and 5th Streets, designed by General Montgomery C. Meigs, completed in 1887, later occupied by many government agencies and now known as the National Building Museum
1886 Panorama of D.C. from Smithsonian Castle
What an incredible 360-degree panorama of Washington from 1886. This image was taken from the top of the Smithsonian Castle. Don't miss it!

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