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An Incredible View Down New Jersey Ave. in 1863
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.
taxi driver in Washington around 1935
Uncovering the Mystery of a Taxi Driver in Washington, 1935
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!
Men and gun of 3d Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at ornamental gate of Fort Totten
Exploring Fort Totten Through a Photograph from 1865
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.
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OMG, 1920s Slang: Ho Hum, Blind Dates, Giggle Water and Whoopee
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 death warrant being read to inmate Wirz on the gallows
A Macabre Photo Share: The Execution of Henry Wirz for War Crimes in the Civil War
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.
Shoppers at the outdoor food market, 7th Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. View looking up 7th Street, ca. 1900
A Look Back at Washington, D.C.'s Outdoor Food Market in 1900
Take a look back in time to Washington, D.C.'s outdoor food market in 1900 with this amazing photo. See what the city looked like over a century ago!
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Explore Historic Christ Church in Alexandria: A Ghost of DC Photograph
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.
Looking southwest at the Old Post Office Pavilion (far left), Southern Railway Building (middle), and District Building on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., in 1932. On in the fall of 1932, the structures in rear of the District Building would be razed to make way for the U.S. Department of Labor building, whose cornerstone would be laid on December 15, 1932
A Glimpse into the Past: An Amazing Shot of What Would Become Federal Triangle in 1932
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.
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Remembering the Denby Christmas Tree: A Look Back at a Formal Christmas Celebrated by Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby and His Son
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.
Washington circa 1916. "Fairview Hotel, 1st Street and Florida Avenue." The proprietor is former slave and "colored philosopher" Keith Sutherland. See the comments below for more on him. Harris & Ewing glass negative.
Ex-King of Hell's Bottom
“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.

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