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Life in Washington City in the 1830s: An Interesting Piece from the Baltimore Sun Correspondent

In the 1830s, the Baltimore Sun was a prominent paper covering the daily happenings of life in Washington City. We came across an interesting piece from the Baltimore Sun correspondent in Washington, both a colorful description of life in the city, as well as a rather amusing observation.

West-southwest view with Maryland Ave. SW and B Street SW

An Amazing View of DC in 1867 – Found on Library of Congress Site

Check out this amazing view of Washington, DC in 1867. We found this gem on the Library of Congress site and have included the full caption. See the image and find out more about the view!

Maybe A GoDCer Recognizes These Women Shopping at Hecht's in Tysons Corner in 1971

Do you recognize the women in this photo from 1971? They are shopping at Hecht's in Tysons Corner, three years after it opened as the largest enclosed mall in the world. Can you identify them?

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!

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