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Women at Western High School posing on an exercise device
Women Exercising at Western High School in 1899: Frances Benjamin Johnston at the Library of Congress
Take a look at these photos of women exercising at Western High School in 1899, part of Frances Benjamin Johnston's collection at the Library of Congress. The building now houses the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. See more photos and learn about the school's famous alumni here.
View northwest past the equestrian statue (by Henry Kirke Brown) of General Winfield Scott. Includes the Queen Anne-style Windom House on the northwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 16th Street NW, and the Hutchins House next door to the west. (Current site of the Australian Embassy). William H. Seaman Photograph Collection, HSW (1888)
Amazing 1888 Photo of Windom House at 16th St. & Mass Ave (Now Australian Embassy)
Get a glimpse into the past and check out this amazing 1888 photo of the Windom House at 16th St. & Mass Ave in Washington, D.C. - now the site of the Australian Embassy. Source: Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Victory Tire Co., 14th Street N.W." Guaranteed 6,000 miles! National Photo Company glass negative.
Exploring the History of the Victory Tire Company in 1920s Washington D.C.
Take a journey back in time to explore the history of the Victory Tire Company in 1920s Washington D.C. See the iconic photograph of the store on 14th St. NW and learn about the progress and innovation that helped shape America.
Nov 1982 | Crews work to complete the building of the tunnel near Forest Glen Station.
Revisiting the Construction of the Washington DC Metro
Take a look back in time at the construction of the Washington DC Metro with photos from the Metro's Facebook page. See the work that went into building the tunnel near Forest Glen, emergency stairs, Silver Spring station, Gallery Place-Chinatown and Archives.
Mount Vernon Lager Beer Brewery and Pleasure Garden near the northeast corner of 4th and E Streets NE. (Juenemann Photograph Collection, HSW, ca. 1865-1870)
A Rare Photo of a Civil War-Era Beer Garden in Washington, D.C.
Check out this rare photo of a beer garden from just after the Civil War located at 4th and E St. NE in Washington, D.C. Discover the history of this iconic establishment with the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
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Inspiration Found: Can You Make Up a Caption for This Vintage Scene?
Get ready to be inspired! Can you make up a caption for this vintage scene from Duke Zeibert's restaurant in Washington, D.C. in 1960? Check it out and give it a try!
inside armory square hospital
A Look Inside Armory Square Hospital From 1865
Built in 1856 and demolished in 1964, Armory Square Hospital stood for more than a century on Independence Ave and 7th Sts. SW. Take a look inside Ward K of the hospital in 1865 with this photo and map of the hospital's location.
don't swim in the Potomac
“The Horrifying Warning From 1973: Don't Swim In the Potomac River”
“Remember how bad the Potomac River was in the 1970s? Back then, there was a warning posted telling people not to swim in it. Check out this sign from 1973 recommending you seek immediate medical attention after prolonged exposure.”
First Congregational Church (10 and G Streets NW) c. 1946. Bert Sheldon Photograph Collection, HSW.
Uncovering History Through a Photograph of the First Congregational Church in 1946
Take a look back in time through this historic photograph from 1946 of the First Congregational Church in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the history of the church and the city through the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Flood caused by the ice jam in the Potomac River in March, 1918. Scene in Georgetown. General Photograph Collection, HSW
Believe it or Not: A Look Back at Georgetown During the Flood of 1918
Take a look back in time to the incredible flood of 1918 in Georgetown, DC. Thanks to the Historical Society of Washington, DC, we have an incredible photo to share. Believe it or not - can you recognize this location?

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