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1860s view of Washington DC
A Look at the Old Patent Office in the Background of a 1860s View of Washington DC
Take a look at this 1860s view of Washington DC, featuring the Old Patent Office in the background. The photograph provides a unique glimpse into the city’s history and architecture.
Washington, D.C. in 1973
A Rare Look at Washington, D.C. in 1973
Take a rare look at Washington, D.C. back in 1973! See the White House, Lafayette Park, the Washington Monument, and the Potomac in this amazing shot.
M Street in 1959
A Look Back at M Street in 1959
Take a look back at M Street in 1959 with this terrific photo, courtesy of DDOT and Flickr user ddotphotos. Get a glimpse of history today!
downtown Washington at F St. in 1942
From 1941: Washington's Traffic Problem and the Possibility of a Subway
Read this fascinating article from the Washington Post from April 8th, 1941, when only Boston, New York and Philadelphia had subways. Learn about the traffic problem in Washington at the time and the possibility of a subway being built.
11th and Kenyon St. NW in 1951
A Look Back at Columbia Heights in 1951: A Photo of 11th and Kenyon St. NW
Take a look back at Columbia Heights in 1951 with this photo of 11th and Kenyon St. NW. See the streetcar tracks running down 11th St. and the man crossing Kenyon St. heading back toward 13th St.
F St. in 1970
What D.C. Looked Like in 1970: Check Out This Amazing Photo from DDOT
Take a look back in time to see what D.C. looked like in 1970 with this amazing photo from DDOT. See how different the city was and how far it has come since then!
The Museum. Birth-place. 18th + K Sts, N.W. 1879-1882. Bound in a copy of "Catalogue of The Exhibits in the Museum of Hygiene. Medical Department of the United States Navy." Compiled by Philip S. Wales, Medical Director, U.S.N. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1893.
A Look at Fascinating Old History of the Naval Museum
GoDCer, and avid history buff, Mike sent over these great images the other week. Take a look and see how great they are. Fascinating old history of the Naval Museum. See the rare photographs of the US Navy Museum on GoDC.
Washington, D.C., circa 1919. "Washington Battery Co., L Street." We saw the garage earlier in this post. National Photo Co. glass negative.
Photos from 1919 Showing the Old Service Station at 19th and L St.
Take a journey back in time to 1919 with these two incredible photos of the old service station at 19th and L St. See what the service station looked like and read a sign from the time!
"Arlington National Cemetery, 1922." With the USS Maine Memorial rising at left. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
The Historical Significance of the Photograph of Arlington National Cemetery, 1922
This powerful photo of Arlington National Cemetery in 1922 speaks for itself. With the USS Maine Memorial rising at left, it holds significant historical value. Discover the story behind this photo!
Aug. 8, 1936. Washington, D.C. "Safety first for this Miss. Equipped with bumpers fore and aft, 4-year-old Betty Buck is taking no unnecessary chances as she tries her first pair of roller skates." Harris & Ewing glass negative.
Back from Memorial Day: Little Girl Tries Roller Skating with Pillow Bumpers
After a Memorial Day break, we're back and ready to tell you the story of a brave little girl who tried roller skating with pillows to cushion her in case of a fall. (140 Characters)

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