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Sister Beatrice, Superintendant of Providence Hospital in garden with another nun and St. Bernard dogs. c.1890. General Photograph Collection, HSW
Incredible Photo of Sister Beatrice, a Nun and Two St. Bernard Dogs from the 1890s
Take a look at this incredible photo of Sister Beatrice, the superintendent of Providence Hospital, and two St. Bernard dogs from somewhere in the 1890s. Learn more about Providence Hospital here.
boat club
A Photo of the Boat Club Above Aqueduct Bridge (or Key Bridge Today)
Take a look at this incredible photo of the boat club just above Aqueduct Bridge (or Key Bridge today). Source: D.C. Public Library.
Aqueduct Bridge in 1898
Aqueduct Bridge in 1898: A Photo of History from Avid GoDC Commenter Mike
Avid GoDC commenter Mike sent us a great photo of the Aqueduct Bridge in 1898. In the foreground, you can see the Connecticut Pie Company wagon, a great historical moment captured in time!
1927. "Skinned frankfurts, made in Washington, D.C." What Bismarck said about laws and sausages: It turns out you can watch them (or not watch them) being made in the same place. Harris & Ewing glass negative.
A Glimpse Into the Past: A Woman Working at a D.C. Sausage Factory in 1927
Take a look back in history with this incredible photo from 1927 of a woman working at a sausage factory in Washington, D.C. See what life was like in the past with this amazing image from Harris & Ewing glass negative.
December 17, 1924. Washington, D.C. "Auto safety device demonstration. Inspector Albert Headley." National Photo glass negative.
Unusual Safety Device Demonstration on Car in 1924 Washington, D.C.
Check out this mysterious safety device demonstration captured in a 1924 photo in Washington, D.C.! Learn more about this bizarre event and its participants in our latest blog post.
Lincoln Memorial in 1924
The Government Shutdown Isn't Stopping This Family from Enjoying the Lincoln Memorial
Learn how one family is still able to enjoy the Lincoln Memorial despite the government shutdown. Read more to find out how they did it!
Loudon National Bank and King Street
A Look Back at the Intersection of King Street and Market Street in Leesburg
Take a trip back in time and explore the intersection of King Street and Market Street in Leesburg today. See what the area looked like around 1920 with a look at the historic photo and Google Street View.
Market Street and M.E. Church, south, Leesburg, Va.
A Look Back at the Methodist Church on Market St. in Leesburg, VA
Take a look back at the Methodist Church on Market St. in Leesburg, VA with an old photo and Google Street View. See how the building has changed over time!
Washington, D.C., circa 1917. "Post Office postmen on scooters." Kind of a Segway vibe here. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
Scooters at the Post Office in 1917: A Segway Vibe Before There Was Segway
Check out this old photo from 1917 showing Post Office postmen on scooters at the Post Office in Washington D.C. It's a Segway vibe, but before the Segway! Check out the location and photo here!
Camp of the Union forces at Centreville, Va. Winter 1861-62
Take a Look Back in Time: Detailed Photograph of the Union Encampment at Centreville During the Winter of 1861-1862
Take a look back in time with this detailed photograph of the Union encampment at Centreville during the winter of 1861-1862. Click on the photograph for more information and to view the original source.