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Children browse a street market in Washington, D.C. Photograph by John Vachon, November, 1937.
The Sad Face of a Child in Washington, D.C.: A Photograph by John Vachon
This photo captures a moment in time of a child in Washington, D.C. with a sad face. This photograph was taken by John Vachon in November 1937.
Nov. 28, 1921. Washington, D.C. "Marion Leech." Daughter of sportsman and tennis impresario Abner Y. Leech Jr., and whose fans evidently could not contain themselves. National Photo Co. Collection glass negative.
Amazing Colorized Photos from Shorpy Show Marion Leech, Daughter of Abner Y. Leech
Marvel at these amazing colorized photos from Shorpy featuring Marion Leech, the daughter of Abner Y. Leech Jr., chairman of the tennis committee of the Columbia Country Club. See her journey from a Friends school student to a tennis champion!
July 9, 1926. Washington, D.C. "Girls in bathing suits with ukuleles." Identified in the caption of another photo as Elaine Griggs, Virginia Hunter, Mary Kaminsky, Dorothy Kelly and Hazel Brown. National Photo Co.
Bizarre and Amazing: Teenage Girls Frozen in Time with Ukuleles
Frozen in time with ukuleles, these teenage girls are both bizarre and amazing. July 9, 1926. Washington, D.C. Five girls - Elaine Griggs, Virginia Hunter, Mary Kaminsky, Dorothy Kelly and Hazel Brown - immortalized in a photo.
Key Bridge under construction
The Construction of Key Bridge Connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn
Learn about the construction of Key Bridge, connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn, from 1917 to 1923. See a photo of the bridge under construction with the Washington Monument in the distance.
Old Post Office Pavilion in 1915
Old Post Office Pavilion: Donald Trump's Newest Property. Hope He Doesn't F*ck it Up!
Donald Trump's newest property is the beautiful Old Post Office Pavilion. Let's hope the businessman doesn't ruin the historic building and make it ridiculously ostentatious!
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The State Department Refused to Make a Reciprocal Trade Agreement with Cupid: Reflections on Social Interaction in Washington, DC
In this article, we observe a great tongue-in-cheek opening line from the December 2, 1936 copy of the Washington Post. We reflect on the continuity and change of social interaction in DC, from exclusive "hospitalities" to the incorporation of social media.
Two kids sharing one soda
Cuteness Overload! Two Kids Sharing One Soda at the White House Easter Egg Roll in 1922
It's cuteness overload! Check out this photo of two kids sharing a soda while attending the White House Easter Egg Roll in 1922. Get ready to say 'awww'!
U.S. Patent Office interior in 1924
The U.S. Patent Office in 1924: An Incredible Afternoon Photo
Take a look at this great afternoon photo of the old U.S. Patent Office in 1924. The detail is amazing when you click to zoom in on it. This building now serves as the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery.
1943. On maneuvers in wartime Washington. "A soldier and a woman in a park, with the Old [Russell] Senate Office Building behind them." 4x5 Kodachrome transparency, photographer unknown. Office of War Information.
A Moment Frozen in Time: A Soldier and a Woman in a Park in 1943
Take a look back in time with this amazing photograph from 1943. A soldier and a woman in a park, with the Old [Russell] Senate Office Building behind them. A moment frozen in time that will take your breath away.
Elite Laundry at night
A Look at Elite Laundry, Now Home to Brixton in U Street, Washington, DC
Check out the amazing transformation of Elite Laundry to Brixton on U Street in Washington, DC. See before and after photos and a Google Street View of the spot.

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