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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)
View of the Center Market of Washington, D.C. from the north entrance of the United States National Museum, now the National Museum of Natural History, on October 16, 1909. There are horse-drawn carriages and carts, vendors, storefronts, and the Old Post Office is in background, center. In the foreground is the large wooden gate to the grounds of the Natural History Building and a small guard house next to it
Exploring the Past: Incredible Views of Center Market from the Smithsonian's Site
Take a step back in time with these incredible views of Center Market from the Smithsonian's site. See the Old Post Office Pavilion in the background and the large wooden gate to the grounds of the Natural History Building in the foreground.
Looking south from the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 11th Street, the silhouette of the Smithsonian Institution Building is seen in the distance. The photograph, taken by William Henry Holmes and signed "W.H.H. Phot.," shows horse-drawn carriages along the avenue of storefronts. Above the first building to the right of 11th Street, the sign reads "Latimer & Cleary Auction and Commission Merchants", the next building has a sign "Star Buildings," and the third building "Metropolitan."
Exploring the Smithsonian Institution Building in 1874 - A Look Back at History
Take a step back in time and explore the Smithsonian Institution Building in 1874. See the horse-drawn carriages, the storefronts, and the signs as captured in this historic photograph taken by William Henry Holmes.
Washington street in 1919
Exploring the Streets of Washington, DC in 1919
Take a look back in time at the streets of Washington, DC in 1919 with GhostsofDC.org. See if any of the buildings still stand today. Source: Smithsonian Institution Archives.

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