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Crowd on Watergate steps watching performance on barge at edge of Potomac River (ca. 1956). Burdell Wright, Jr. Photograph Collection
A Glimpse into the Past: An Incredible Photo from the 1950s.
Relive the past with this incredible photo from the 1950s, showing a crowd on the Watergate steps watching a performance on a barge at the edge of the Potomac River.
Suffrage open air meeting at the National Capitol demanding that Congress pass the National woman suffrage amendment-- Feb. 1913. Corner Penn. Ave. and 15th St. where the Washington Hotel now stands.
A Look Back at a 1913 Women's Suffrage Meeting on 15th St.
Take a look back at a 1913 women's suffrage meeting in Washington, DC. Learn the history of the women's suffrage movement and see two photos from the meeting on 15th St.
Washington in the 1910s
Exploring Washington in the 1910s Through a Vintage Photo
Take a look back at Washington in the 1910s through this vintage photo. A view of 15th Street with the Treasury Department on the left, this photo captures a moment in time.
bird's-eye view of Washington in 1905
Terrific 270-Degree View of 1905 Washington
Incredible panoramic view of Washington DC in 1905.
1915 panorama of Washington, DC
The Amazing 1915 Panorama of Washington, DC
Take a look at this amazing 1915 panorama of Washington, DC. Click on the image for a larger version. Source: Library of Congress.
Missouri Avenue NW
GoDCer Bob Sends in a Photo of a Man Putting Up New Street Signs in 1946
GoDCer Bob sent in a photo of a man putting up new street signs for Missouri Avenue NW in 1946. See the photo and learn more about this moment in history!
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A Look at the Traffic Jam on 15th St. Near the Treasury Department in 1915
Take a look back in time at the traffic jam that occured on 15th Street near the Treasury Department in Washington, DC in 1915. These two photos from the Library of Congress show the bustling street in the early 20th century.
Washington snowstorm damage
Uncovering the Mystery of the 1913 Washington, DC Storm
Join us as we uncover the mystery of the 1913 Washington, DC storm. We'll take a look at the photo, the damage it caused, and what we can learn from it.
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Take a Look Back in Time: An Oldsmobile Crossing Boulder Bridge on Beach Drive in 1920
Go back in time to 1920 and take a look at this incredible high resolution photo of an Oldsmobile crossing Boulder Bridge on Beach Drive. Check it out now!
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Explore the History of Georgia Avenue Through an 1870s Photograph
Take a step back in time and explore the history of Georgia Avenue. Check out this 1870s photograph and learn more about the area with a deeper dive into the history of the road. Source: Park View DC.

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