Posted In Faces & Places of Yesterday

Old Man Selling Strawberries on the Street - 1900: A Photo from Flickr

Take a look at this amazing photo of an old man selling strawberries on the street from the year 1900! This photo was found on Flickr and is sure to be a memorable one.

Lafayette Park seen from the Old Executive Office Building in 1919 (RU007355 - Martin A. Gruber Photograph Collection, 1919-1924, Smithsonian Institution Archives )

A Rare Glimpse of Lafayette Square in 1919

Take a rare look at Lafayette Square as it appeared in 1919 with a photo and story from the Smithsonian and Ghosts of DC. Learn more about this unique scene and the Old Executive Office Building.

Washington, D.C., 1920. "Gripp, Mathew, [Nathan] Lahn, Troske -- Gallaudet U." Gridiron stars of the first college for the deaf, credited with inventing the football huddle in the 1920s as a way to keep its signed plays secret.

Uncovering History: How the Gallaudet University Football Team Invented the Football Huddle in the 1920s

Uncovering history: the Gallaudet University football team invented the huddle in the 1920s as a way to keep their signed plays secret. Learn more about the four players from the 1920 Gallaudet University football squad that made history.

September 1935. A closeup of the Washington, D.C., row house seen here over the weekend. "Front of old brick structure in section near Union Station. Land is low here and water collects in front and backyard after a rain and remains for many days. Entrances to privies are usually under water. Interior of homes similar in shabbiness to exterior." 35mm nitrate negative by Carl Mydans for the Resettlement Administration.

Exploring the Row Houses of Massachusetts Avenue near Union Station in 1935

Take a look back in time to explore the row houses of Massachusetts Avenue near Union Station in Washington, D.C. in 1935. See a closeup of the old brick structure and learn about the shabbiness of the interior of the homes.

"Election night crowd at White House, November 1920." The chosen one was Warren Harding. National Photo Company glass negative.

Election Night: A Look at 1920 and 2008 in Washington DC

Take a look back at Election Night 1920 and 2008 in Washington DC. See photos of the crowds that gathered and experience the elation and relief of change coming to the capital city.

Uncovering the Lives of Five Newspaper Boys in a Photo from 1912

Join us on a journey to uncover the lives of five newspaper boys, photographed in 1912 in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. We'll explore what happened to them after this photo was taken.

April 1865. Washington, D.C. "John C. Howard's stable on G Street between 6th and 7th, where John H. Surratt kept horses before leaving town on April 1." From photographs pertaining to the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. Wet plate glass negative, photographer unknown.

Get Groceries and Take a Weekend Trip - John C. Howard's Stable on G St.

Get groceries and take a weekend trip with ease - visit John C. Howard's stable on G St. for your horse needs. This incredible photo from the 1860s shows the great detail of the location. Click to get a closer look.

1919. "U.S. Army. Return of Washington, D.C., soldiers." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

The Emotional Reunion of a Soldier and His Baby: A Powerful Photo

This powerful photo captures the emotional reunion of a soldier and his baby. The soldier looks absolutely thrilled to be back, while the baby, on the other hand, not so thrilled to be handled.

The Mason House on Analoston Island - 1903

The Story of Analoston Island, Formerly Owned by the Roosevelt Family

History buffs, take note! This is the story of Anna Lawson Island, formerly owned by the Roosevelt family. Learn about their contribution to this region, the fascinating story behind it, and how it's still remembered today.

A Glimpse Into the Past: Park View in 1924, Captured Just Before Thanksgiving

Take a step back in time to Park View in 1924, captured just before Thanksgiving. See the man searching for the perfect bird for the family feast in this National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

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