Posts the Ghosts of DC editors hand-pick from the archive. The strange, the vivid, and the ones worth pulling back to the front page after a few years buried.
We found an undated photo of a firehouse from the 1930s or 1940s at the Library of Congress. Discover the amazing fact that the firehouse is still there and take a look at the Google Street View of it.
In November 1969, the Washington Post detailed plans for Metro Center at 12th and G Streets NW: 31 escalators, a $15 million budget, and a 1972 opening. The actual opening slipped to March 1976.
Take a look back at the White House of the 1920s or 1930s with this Library of Congress photo. We explore what the East Wing looked like from the south in this blog post.
Take a look back at Election Night 1920 and 2008 in Washington DC. See photos of the crowds that gathered and experience the elation and relief of change coming to the capital city.
Read through an old newspaper with us! Our new “In The Paper” series lets you explore the Evening Star newspaper from June 22nd, 1901. Let us know if you find anything interesting!
Take a closer look at Dupont Circle in this Washington Times article from December 21st, 1902. Click on the image to get a detailed version of the page!
Bloomingdale is not named after the department store. George Beale, a hero of the War of 1812, bought a 10-acre estate here for just $600 in 1823.
Learn the history of Griffith Stadium, where owner Clark Griffith was an adamant prohibitionist before finally allowing the sale of beer in 1956. Read all about it here!
The tragic story of a man who slept through the death of his wife in their small apartment due to an unexpected fire. Read to find out how too much bourbon may have played a role.
