Take a look at this incredible view down New Jersey Ave. in 1863. The caption reads: Southeast view with New Jersey Ave. on the right and A Street and B Street (i.e., Independence Ave.) in the foreground. View includes the Washington Navy Yard, the Eastern Branch, and much more.
This evening I'm coming across a number of great photos and sharing them piecemeal. Uncovering the mystery of a taxi driver in Washington, 1935 is one of them. Be prepared for a big photo week coming up!
Explore Fort Totten through a rare photograph taken just after the Civil War in 1865. See the 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at the gate of the fort in this remarkable image.
Discover the wild & wacky slang of the 1920s with this fun blog post! Learn why a young woman might stash a flask in her garter belt, plus other popular 1920s phrases like 'ho hum' & 'blind date'. Enjoy a trip back in time!
A macabre photo share from 1865 of Henry Wirz being executed for war crimes in the Civil War. Wirz was captain of the prisoner of war Camp Sumter near Andersonville, Georgia and one of only two men tried, convicted, and executed for war crimes in the Civil War.
Discover Historic Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Take a virtual tour and learn about the church's history with a Ghost of DC photograph. Visit GoDC for more.
Take a look back in time with this amazing shot of what would become Federal Triangle in Washington, D.C. in 1932. See the Old Post Office Pavilion, Southern Railway Building, and District Building in this historic photo.
Take a look back at a formal Christmas celebrated by Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby and his son. See the photo of the Denby Christmas tree and learn the tragic story of Edwin Denby, Jr.
“Keitt” Sutherland is definitely one of the top characters we have come across. And, I think it’s safe to say, Officer Sprinkle must have come across some of the ruffians from Hell’s Bottom in his time as the hero of the police force.
