Posted In Faces & Places of Yesterday

One of few available houses for rent. Washington, D.C. One of the few available houses for rent under the crowded conditions. A study of the structure, however, will explain why there is no one now living in it

The Unseen Dangers of Renting a Home: Examining a 1935 Photograph

Take a closer look at this 1935 photograph from the Library of Congress and explore the unseen dangers of renting a home. This photo captures the struggles of people looking for a place to stay during a crowded and difficult time.

Washington, D.C. Salvage drive, Victory Program. Schoolboy volunteers to go from house to home collecting scrap paper

Schoolboys Collecting Scrap Paper for WW2 Salvage Drive in Mount Pleasant, D.C.

Check out this cool photo from WW2 of schoolboys going door to door collecting scrap paper for a salvage drive in Mount Pleasant, D.C. Learn more about this historic moment captured on Google Street View!

Washington, D.C. Sailor taking a picture of his girlfriend at a monument in front of the Capitol on a Sunday afternoon

The Mystery of the Photo: Was this WWII Couple Staging a Picture for the War Effort?

Take a look at this WWII photo of a couple visiting the Capitol. Could this romantic image have been staged for the war effort? Explore the mystery of this photo and the soldiers milling about in the background.

Exploring the Lives of the Poor in Georgetown, DC in the 1930s

Explore the lives of the poor in Georgetown, DC in the 1930s before World War II. Learn about a photograph taken in 1935 showing a group of young children playing on a street in Georgetown and the sheer joy on the face of the kid to the left.

Section of Massachusetts Avenue showing block of shabby houses with outside toilets and water supply

Investigating a 1935 Photo of Massachusetts Avenue: Where are These Homes Today?

We found a photo from 1935 of Massachusetts Avenue, but we're not sure where it is. Any ideas? Go to lunch, show your friends, debate it and post your thoughts in the comments below. Are these homes still there?

A Spectacular View of F Street in Washington D.C. in the 1880s

Step back in time and take a look at F Street in Washington D.C. in the 1880s with this incredible photo, dug up from the Library of Congress archives.

An Incredible High Resolution Photographic View of Washington, D.C. in 1865

This incredible high resolution photo of Washington, D.C. in 1865 was taken from 14th and B St. NW (i.e., Constitution Ave.). Check out this amazing photo from the Library of Congress' archive!

The Incredible Story of Moving The Old Girl Scouts Headquarters South of the White House in 1924

In 1924, the old Girl Scouts headquarters was moved south of the White House. This incredible process is recorded in a fascinating photo from the Library of Congress archives. Learn the story of this incredible feat!

Horse car in Washington, D.C. at Wisconsin and O St. NW (1889)

A Look Back at Wisconsin and O St. NW in Georgetown (1893)

Take a look back at Georgetown in 1893 with this amazing photo of Wisconsin and O St. NW. Check out the Google Street View today to see how much it's changed.

View of Washington and the Potomac from Georgetown in 1865

A Rare Look at Washington, DC from the Top of Georgetown in 1865

Marvel at this rare view of Washington, DC from the top of Georgetown in 1865. You can also see Aqueduct Bridge from Virginia into Georgetown and Mason's Island (i.e., Roosevelt Island today). This image was taken by William Morris Smith and can be found at the Library of Congress.

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