-ad 189-

Posted In Faces & Places of Yesterday

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.
Penn Oil Company on Q Street
The Penn Oil Company in Georgetown: A Look Back to 1920-21
Take a look back at the Penn Oil Company in Georgetown and its gas station at 27th and Q Street. This photo was taken in 1920 or 1921 and has become a piece of history.
Washington, D.C. Georgetown ferry-boat carrying wagons, and Aqueduct Bridge beyond, from rocks on Mason's Island (Library of Congress)
Awe-Inspiring Detail: An Incredible Photograph of Georgetown Ferry-Boat Carrying Wagons and Aqueduct Bridge Beyond
Be amazed by the incredible detail in this photograph of Georgetown ferry-boat carrying wagons and Aqueduct Bridge beyond, taken from rocks on Mason's Island. Click to view the larger version!

Enjoy daily

Ghosts of DC stories.