DC JCC at 16th and Q: From Coolidge’s 1925 Cornerstone to Today
On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge laid the cornerstone of the DC JCC at 16th and Q. The building has been lost, nearly turned into a prison, and won back.
Faces & Places of Yesterday
Vintage photos of Washington, DC. Ordinary people on stoops, sidewalks, and streetcars. Faces and corners of a city most of us would no longer recognize.
Petworth from the Air: A Bird’s Eye View from the 1930s
An aerial photograph from the 1930s shows Petworth laid out in its grid of rowhouses, one of DC’s most intact early 20th-century neighborhoods.
A Look Back at Garfinckel’s and the Treasury Building near The Hamilton in DC
Explore the history of Garfinckel’s, an iconic department store near the Treasury Building in DC. Learn how the building is now home to The Hamilton and see a photo of the street crossing in front of Garfinckel’s.
Celebrating Georgetown University’s Class of 2019 & Their Predecessors from the Class of 1925
Celebrating Georgetown University’s Class of 2019 and their predecessors from the historic Class of 1925. Take a little inspiration from this lovely photo showing their predecessors graduating in the late spring of 1925.
Western High School in 1919
Back then it was called Western High School. Washington had that school north of Georgetown, Eastern High School near Capitol Hill and Central High School just north of U St.
Exploring 1950s Washington, D.C. Through Film Footage
Discover Washington, D.C. from 1950s through film footage and narrative, including George Washington’s slaves “living happily in their quarters.” Watch the video to explore this fascinating era.
Georgetown University Dorm Life Circa 1913
This is from the Georgetown University archives showing a group of young men gathered in a dorm room in 1913.
What’s a Herdic Cab? What Did They Look Like?
A herdic cab is a type of horse-drawn carriage, used as an omnibus, invented by Peter Herdic of Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in 1881.
Take a Look at This Remarkable View of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1921
Take a look at this remarkable view down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. in about 1921. See the stunning photo and learn more about this historic view of the U.S Capitol.