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A Brief Look Back at Anacostia's Uniontown Bar & Grill

Take a look back at Anacostia's iconic Uniontown Bar & Grill, a building that could soon have new life breathed into it. Learn about the history of the building and the recent bad decisions that led to its closure.

A Look Back in Time: Capturing Washington in the 1960s from the East

Take a look back in time with this series of photos capturing Washington in the 1960s as viewed from the east. Explore the scenery and architecture of the city in this special collection of images.

Amazing Street Scene at 11th and F in the 1910s

1910s view of Washington, DC at 11th and F Streets NW.

streetcars on New York Ave. (Library of Congress)

Exploring Washington DC History Through Old Photos: Streetcars at 15th and New York Ave. NW

Take a look back in time with us as we explore Washington DC's history through old photos. This one shows streetcars waiting at 15th and New York Ave. NW, near the White House and Department of Treasury.

Herzog's Seafood Restaurant: A Washington, D.C. Dining Legacy

Where was Herzog's famous sea food restaurant in Washington, DC? And, what did it look like?

Help a GoDCer Identify This Mysterious Image

GoDCer Christina has shared an image and needs your help to identify it. What is it and where is it (or was it)? Put your thoughts in the comments below!

February 1913. "Woman suffrage -- hikers arriving in Washington from New York." Today marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Over the next few days we'll post some more suffrage photos. Harris & Ewing glass negative.

Women's Suffrage Crowds on Pennsylvania Avenue in February 1913

1913 Pennsylvania Avenue and women's suffrage street scene.

Photograph showing the General Post Office building in Washington, D.C. (1860-1878)

A Glimpse of History: An Old Photograph of F Street's General Post Office in the 1860s

Take a look back in time with this old photograph of the General Post Office on F Street in Washington, DC during the 1860s. Glimpse a piece of history and see what DC looked like over 150 years ago!

Washington, D.C., circa 1926. "National Delivery Association, Lincoln Memorial." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

A Look Back At The Lincoln Memorial Only a Few Years After It Was Dedicated

Take a look back in time to 1922, when the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington D.C. with Robert Todd Lincoln in attendance. See the beautiful memorial only a few years after its dedication.

Four adults and six children, from Passaic, N.J., picket the White House following President Coolidge's refusal to listen to their complaints about wage cuts in the textile industry

A Rare Moment in Time: A Photograph from the Library of Congress, Circa 1926

This is a rare and unique glimpse back in time to 1926. The photograph from the Library of Congress shows four adults and six children from Passaic, N.J. protesting wage cuts in the textile industry outside the White House. It's definitely not something you're likely to see these days!

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