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Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "551-53-55 Randolph St. N.W." We'll take the one next to the castle. National Photo Company glass negative.
Exploring Washington DC History Through a 1920 Photo of Three Homes on Randolph St. NW
Explore Washington DC's history through a stunning 1920 photo of three homes on Randolph St. NW. Amazingly, all three homes still stand today! See the photo and learn more about DC's past.
Georgetown baseball game
A Look Back in Time: A Baseball Game at Georgetown University in 1900
Take a look back in time to a baseball game being played on the Georgetown University grounds in 1900. See a photo of the game from the Georgetown University Library.
Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States, presents an honorary degree to Governor William S. Flynn of Rhode Island at the Georgetown University commencement. Pictured, left to right: Pierce Butler, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; President Coolidge; John B. Creeden, S.J., President of Georgetown University; Governor Flynn; Walter J. O'Connor, University Registrar; and Andrew L. Bouwhuis, S.J.
A Look Back at the Georgetown University Class of 1924
Take a look back to 1924 and see Georgetown University's graduating class and President Coolidge presenting an honorary degree to Governor Flynn of Rhode Island. Explore these historic photos from Ghosts of DC.
Franklin Park in 1943
The Man vs. Franklin Park: How a Soapbox Speech Ban Helped the D.C. Community in 1951
In 1951, the Interior Department banned soapbox orations from Franklin Park in Washington, D.C. after complaints from nearby businesses, hotels, and offices. Learn how this ban helped the community and the history behind it.
The Hall was named for Thomas Copley, S.J. (ca. 1595-1652). Among its many external decorations is a large Latin inscription on its middle gable which reads: 'Moribus Antiquis Res Stat Loyolaea Virisque.' This has been translated as: 'Loyola’s Fortune Still May Hope To Thrive, If Men and Mold Like Those of Old Survive.' The south gable bears the family crest of St. Ignatius Loyola who founded the Society of Jesus, the lily of the seal of the University of Paris where he was educated, and the seal of the Society of Jesus.
A Look at the New Copley Hall in 1931
Take a look at the newly built Copley Hall at Georgetown University in 1931 with an exterior adorned with the crest of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Read more about its history here.
Feb. 9, 1928. Washington, D.C. "Peter Pan, wire-haired terrier pet of the personal secretary to President Coolidge and Mrs. Edward T. Clark, arrived at the White House today attired in 'flapper galoshes'."
The Amazing Story of President Coolidge's Pet Dog, Peter Pan, and His Flapper Galoshes
Meet Peter Pan, the wire-haired terrier pet of the personal secretary to President Coolidge and Mrs. Edward T. Clark. He arrived at the White House in Feb. 1928 dressed in 'flapper galoshes!' Learn the amazing story of this Ghost Dog here.
Washington, D.C., circa 1921. "People's Drug Store, Seventh & K, night." With a lurid display of "trusses and rubber goods." National Photo Co.
Exploring the People's Drug Store at 7th and K St. NW in Washington, D.C.
Take a look back in time at the People's Drug Store at 7th and K St. NW in Washington, D.C. See photos of the building from 1921 and 1922, and explore the intersection today.
1947 Washington, D.C.
We Love Streetcars and Old Photos of the Capitol Building: Here's One from 1947
Take a step back in time and explore the Capitol Building in 1947. We love streetcars and old photos of the Capitol Building, and this shot from 1947 is a great example of this. Source: Jalopy Journal.
Members of Georgetown University’s track team, complete with running shoes, pose somewhat incongruously in front of the card catalog in Riggs Library
Where Can I Get a Sweet Outfit Like This? Georgetown University Track Team in 1901
Where can I get a sweet outfit like this? These polished gentlemen are not prisoners ... they're members of the Georgetown University track team in 1901. Check out this amazing photo from Georgetown University Library!
Balloon view of Washington, D.C., Harper's Weekly, July 27, 1861, p. 476. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, LC-USZ62-71022. Smithsonian Institution Building can be seen at the top center east of the Potomac River and Virginia, Washington Canal visible, proceeding from the Potomac River due east and then southeast.
Exploring the Cool Print We Found on the Library of Congress Website
Discover a cool print found on the Library of Congress website. Check it out and explore what it has to offer. Source: Library of Congress.

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