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Harry Atwood takes off from the South Lawn - July 14th, 1911
Witnessing History: Harry Atwood's Historic Flight to the White House in 1911
Witness the history of aviation! Read about Harry Atwood's historic flight to the White House in 1911, shared by GoDCer Mike. See the picture, read the Washington Post article, and more!
November 23, 1938. Washington, D.C. "Ford Motor Co., Union Station." For the 1939 model year, Ford debuted a new brand called Mercury.
A Glimpse Back in Time: 1938 Ford and Mercury at Union Station
A look back in time to 1938 when Ford debuted its new brand, Mercury. Check out the amazing photo of the two cars side-by-side at Washington D.C.'s Union Station and the stylish men dressed up for the occasion.
Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Lotos Lantern." Miss Steger's tea house at 731 13th Street. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Look Back at the Historic Lotos Lantern Tea House at 17th and G St. NW in Washington D.C.
Take a look back in time at the historic Lotos Lantern Tea House in Washington D.C. at 17th and G St. NW. See a photo of the building and learn more about its history and significance.
Washington, D.C. "Texas Company. Payne & Twomey, 1925." View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Celebrating Our One-Year Anniversary with a Look at a Texaco in Washington, D.C.
Celebrate our one-year anniversary with us by taking a look at this Texaco in Washington, D.C. We've dug up a cool photo from Shorpy and the Hydraulic-Press Brick Company in the back was located somewhere on Alexandria Pike.
"Auto wreck. December 31, 1923." Continuing this week's theme of vehicular mishaps on (and off) the roads of Washington, D.C. On New Year's Eve, this car was in the drink. See the comments for details about this fatal accident in the Tidal Basin. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Auto Wreck in the Tidal Basin: Tragic New Year's Eve Mishap Claims Two Lives
Tragedy struck on New Year's Eve when an auto wreck in the Tidal Basin claimed two lives and left one man rescued. Read the story of the fatal accident and the efforts of the park police to save the driver.
Happy New Year! (Shorpy)
A Look Back: 73 Years Since This Photo Was Taken, As We Move Into 2013
As we move into 2013, take a look back at this iconic photo from 73 years ago. See how much has changed in the last 7 decades, and what we can learn from the past as we move into the new year.
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Margaret Clark." A Christmas tree with all the trimmings, and a Buick. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
Merry Christmas to all GoDCers! Taking a Break Until the New Year
As we near the end of 2020, we want to wish all GoDCers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We'll be taking a break from posting until the new year, so we'll see you in 2021!
Circa 1910. "Train concourse, Union Station, Washington, D.C." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.
Take a Look at Union Station in 1910 - An Impressive Sight
Take a look at Union Station in 1910! This picture shows the impressive sight of the railroad station several years after it was completed. See the impressive photo here!
Street scene in Washington, D.C., winter of 1941-42. 4x5 Kodachrome transparency by Louise Rosskam, probably taken near the N and Union intersection of her other shots. Clues are the Chung Wah laundry at 1264, the J. Marucci barbershop and the A. Peterman clothing store.
1942 Washington, in Color
Street scene in Washington, D.C., winter of 1941-42. 4x5 Kodachrome transparency by Louise Rosskam, probably taken near the N and Union intersection of her other shots. Clues are the Chung Wah laundry at 1264, the J. Marucci barbershop and the A. Peterman clothing store.
Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1926. "Hot weather, Rock Creek Park." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
The Unbearable Heat of 1926: Washingtonians Take Refuge in Rock Creek Park
In 1926, Washingtonians were desperate to escape the unbearable heat. Some took refuge in Rock Creek Park, as seen in this photo of three Washingtonians attempting to beat the heat. Read more about this historic summer in D.C.

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