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We found this cool wood engraving from 1882, meant to depict the National Mall looking from the South. In the image, you can see buildings like the Smithsonian Institution in the lower middle.
Can you help our community member Ken date this photo of the Washington Monument from the 1920s? He’s guessing sometime in the 1920s but maybe someone out there can offer a more precise estimate.
Here is an old film that we dug up at the National Archives. It’s from 1968, showing the devastation of the riots following MLK’s assassination.
Take a look back at the Brickskeller ad for a cocktail waitress from Dec 10th, 1968. See what the job entailed and discover why this old favorite still holds a special place in the hearts of many.
Take a journey through the streets of Washington DC with these maps from Greater Greater Washington and Flickr user Matt Johnson. Learn more about the city’s history and explore the different street systems.
In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison pushed to renovate the Executive Mansion to match the elegant standards of European castles. See the plans and model of what the White House might have looked like if it had been completed by the 100th anniversary of the cornerstone laying.
Fascinating article of our blog’s favorite hero Officer Sprinkle.
Learn more about three former US Secretaries of War and where they used to live in Washington, DC. All three of their homes still stand today. Read our blog to learn more.
Take a look back at a time when the White House was visible from the skies above. Due to restricted air space, this view of the White House is nearly impossible to get today.
Take a look back at the history of Wexford, the Kennedy estate in Virginia’s hunt country, which was built by JFK and Jackie Kennedy in 1962 and is now for sale for $11 million. Learn about the house’s Irish roots and the story behind its sale.
