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Schott's Alley on Capitol Hill in 1941

What was alley living like near Capitol Hill? This photo shows Schott's Alley, razed in the 1940s to make way for the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Bathing Suit Police at the Tidal Basin

The photograph is Washington police officer Bill Norton measuring the distance between the knee and the swimsuit.

Revisiting Streetcar Life in Washington, DC: A Look Back at Life in 1943

What was it like riding the streetcars of Washington on the 1940s? Take a look at this series of great old photos.

A Look at Washington, DC in 1898 Through a Historic Rand McNally Map

Take a look back in time to 1898 with this historic Rand McNally map of Washington, DC. Get a glimpse of the city as it was over 100 years ago.

A Rare Glimpse of Chain Bridge in 1861

We recently came across a rare picture of Chain Bridge in 1861. Click through to read more and see this historic image from the Library of Congress.

A Journey Through Time: An Iconic 1928 Photograph of the Washington Monument

Take a journey back in time to 1928 and view an iconic photograph of the Washington Monument. This remarkable image captures the timeless appeal of the monument and serves as a reminder of America's rich history.

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with this AOL Commercial from the 1990s

Relive the days of the 1990s Internet with this nostalgic AOL commercial. Remember when AOL keywords and free CDs were commonplace? Take a trip down memory lane and watch this commercial today!

Aerial view of U.S. Capitol and crowd on the grounds of the east front of the U.S. Capitol, during the inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, March 4, 1933

A Look Back: Comparing FDR, Eisenhower, and Obama Inauguration Photos

Take a look back at history with photos of historic inaugurations of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Barack Obama. See how the ceremonies have changed over the years!

Sue & Joe - Capitol - circa 1955 - final book

A Look Back at 1955 Washington DC: A Family Photo from Mike

Take a look back at 1955 Washington DC with this family photo from Mike. His parents, Sue and Joe, were working at the Pentagon and Vint Hill Farm Station at the time. See the photo and read the story behind it here!

Shoomaker's and Globe Restaurant Company

Exploring a Photo of DC's 1300 Block of E Street NW in 1917

Explore a 1917 photo of the 1300 block of E Street NW in Washington, DC. Learn about the stores, people, and signs in the photo and hear a recording of Claudia Muzio.

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