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P.K. Chaconas Co. Market circa 1915; George Chaconas pictured in front (Shorpy)
George Chaconas and His Greek-American Community in Washington, D.C. Circa 1915
Explore the story of George Chaconas and his Greek-American community in Washington, D.C. circa 1915. Learn about his market, his family, and the other Greek families living in the area at the time.
Falls Church today (Wikipedia)
Falls Church, Virginia: A 1903 Tour of an Old Suburb of Washington, DC
Discover the history of Falls Church, Virginia in this 1903 article from the Washington Times. Learn about the town's history, its connection to George Washington, and its importance as a nerve center of communication in the early 20th century.
Daniel H. Riggs, Howard University Medicine, in the South Yard of the Smithsonian Institution Building, stands next to his carriage. Picture shows the East Wing after Adolph Cluss' 1884 renovation. Against the building are sheds, used by the Department of Living Animals, 1887-1890 (Smithsonian Archives)
The Malpractice Lawsuit of Dr. Daniel H. Riggs of Howard University, 1890
In 1890, Dr. Daniel H. Riggs of Howard University was the defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. This post looks at the case, Dr. Riggs' life, and the building in which the trial was held.
Washington's Joe Judge sliding at home
Highlighting an Old Local Baseball Hero: Joe Judge
Learn about Joe Judge, Washington's first baseman for almost 18 seasons starting in 1915 up until 1932. Joe was a fine ball player, batting .300 or higher in nine seasons and set a number of American League records. Read about his career and his embrace of the city of Washington.
Anacostia High School Indians baseball team in 1939 (Library of Congress)
The 1939 Anacostia High School Indians: Underdogs in the D.C. Public High School Baseball League
The 1939 Anacostia High School Indians were a brand new team in the D.C. public high school baseball league. Despite being an underdog, they had a strong season and even made it to first place. Read the story of their season here!
Casino Royal Adult Theatre advertisement in the Washington Post - December 15th, 1977
The Rise and Fall of Washington's Red Light District in the 1970s and 80s
Explore the history of Washington's red light district in the 1970s and 80s, and the rise of development that eventually drove out the unsavory sex shops. Featuring an article from the Washington Post in 1978.
Willie McCover 1974 Topps Washington "Nat'l Lea"
San Diego Padres Move to Washington for 1974 Season
Can you believe the San Diego Padres almost moved to DC? In fact, it was approved, and ready to go. And then, it didn't happen. Read on to learn why.
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Impressive Words from a Ten-Year-Old: A Video from 1968
Check out this impressive video from 1968 that features a powerful quote from a ten-year-old. The quote is so powerful that it brings tears to the eyes of the teacher reading it. Impressive words for anybody.
Miss Jessie Hoover, of the Department of Agriculture in 1923 (Shorpy)
Miss Jessie Hoover of the Department of Agriculture (1923 Colorized Photo)
A colorized photograph of Miss Jessie Hoover of the Department of Agriculture in 1923. She was a milk utilization specialist and pushed a national campaign to educate Americans that milk was nutritional. See the photo for a closer look!
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When Harlan Randall of the Washington Opera Looked Right Through You
Take a closer look at this colorized photo of Harlan Randall of the Washington Opera in 1925. He looks right through you with an intense stare. Thanks to Shorpy for the photo!

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