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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.
This landscape image features the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., two of the capital's most recognizable landmarks (date unknown)
The Iconic Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
Take a look at this iconic image of the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the Smithsonian for the photo. Learn more about these D.C. landmarks today!
view down Pennsylvania Ave. NW
A Look Back in Time: Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s
Take a look back in time with this beautiful photo of Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s. We did a little Googling to find this one and came across it here.
winter driving in DC
An Incredible Look into DC's Past: A Vintage Photo of Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s
Take an incredible look into DC's past with this vintage photo of Pennsylvania Ave in the 1920s. We found it here and it's truly fascinating to see how much has changed since then!
traffic heading down Route 1 (1940)
A Picture of Traffic Heading Up Route 1 Towards Maryland - It Doesn't Look That Bad!
Get an interesting look at traffic heading up Route 1 towards Maryland - you might be surprised to see that it doesn't look that bad! Check out this photo from 1940 for a snapshot of what it looked like then.
Photograph shows the ruins of a store in Washington, D.C., that was destroyed during the riots that followed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Investigating the Location of an American Rescue Workers Thrift Store Destroyed During the 1968 DC Riots
Join us as we investigate the location of an American Rescue Workers Thrift Store destroyed during the 1968 DC Riots. We need your help identifying the buildings and whether they are still standing today.
July 31, 1921. Washington, D.C. "Pie eating contest at Tidal Basin bathing beach." In the back row: the blurry but unmistakable facial contours of Iola Swinnerton. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Bathing Beauties Pie-Eating Contest: A Blast From the Past
Take a step back in time with our look at the pie-eating contest held at the Tidal Basin Bathing Beach in 1921. See the amazing photos and learn about this historic event!
cameramen posing in front of the State, War, and Navy Building
Capturing History: Press Cameramen at the State, War, and Navy Building, March 15th, 1920
Take a look back in time to March 15th, 1920, when a group of press cameramen gathered outside the State, War, and Navy Building to capture the moment. See the photo and learn more about the history!
cab stand at McPherson Square
A Look Back: Cab Stand at McPherson Square circa 1918
Take a look back in time to 1918 and the cab stand at McPherson Square. This photo was found on Documentarist and provides a fascinating glimpse of a different era.

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