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Blaine Mansion 1900
Exploring the History of Blaine Mansion in Dupont Circle and Pizzeria Paradiso
Explore the history of Blaine Mansion in Dupont Circle around 1900 and discover Pizzeria Paradiso, the go-to spot for great pizza and beer. Get all the details here!
March on Washington against the war in Vietnam (21-22 October, 1967)
Incredible Photos of 1967 March on Pentagon Against the Vietnam War
Check out these incredible photos from the 1967 March on the Pentagon to protest the Vietnam War organized by the National Mobilization Committee. See the crowd gathered around the Lincoln Memorial and march to the Pentagon. Don't forget to share with your friends!
southwest Washington
A Glimpse Into Life in Southwest Washington Between 1900s and 1910s
Take a look at a photo from southwest Washington between 1900s and 1910s, courtesy of Streets of Washington. Get a glimpse into the daily life of this time period and see how much has changed.
14th and U Street in 1960
Exploring U Street in 1960: A Photo Courtesy of the Smithsonian
Take a step back in time with this incredible photo of U Street in Washington, DC in 1960. Courtesy of the Smithsonian, explore the block from the northwest corner and see how it has changed.
Howard University Women’s Athletic Day, Nov. 1949
Experience a Historical Moment: Howard University Women's Athletic Day in 1949
Relive a historical moment with this cool photo from Howard University's Women's Athletic Day in 1949. See the photos and learn more about this special day!
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Rediscovering Washingtonians of the Past: Our First Video in Quite Some Time
Take a journey back in time to rediscover the Washingtonians of the past. We've put together a compilation of names and photos from 1912 to 1942. Watch our first video in quite some time here now! (P.S. Sorry for the typo in the video.)
Aerial View of Washington Circle
Recognizing Buildings in an Aerial View of Washington Circle
Take a look at this aerial view of Washington Circle along K Street in Washington, DC. How many buildings can you recognize? With a bit of help, you can even spot the Capitol Building at the top right corner. Source: Library of Congress.
Three firemen on fire engine drawn by three horses, Washington, D.C.
What the Fire Department Looked Like in 1912
Check out this cool look at what the fire department looked like in 1912! Three brave firemen are on a fire engine pulled by three horses in a photo from the Library of Congress.
Nellie and Isabel Sedgeley with their electric car, unidentified site. Sedgeley Photograph Collection c.1905-1915
An Unforgettable Sight: Nellie and Isabel Sedgeley with their Electric Car, c. 1905-1915
Unforgettable sight: Nellie and Isabel Sedgeley with their electric car, c. 1905-1915. Check out this picture from the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Demolition of buildings on the corner of 11th Street and Virginia Avenue SW. View northwest over the Agriculture Department Building to the Washington Monument (1959). Garnet W. Jex "Southwest Redevelopment" Slide Collection, HSW.
The Sad Reality of 1950s Development in D.C.
The progress of 1950s development in D.C. destroyed much of the city. Explore the sad reality of this destructive period in D.C. history with this post from Ghosts of DC.

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