These posts were inspired by people like you, GoDCers who sent in their ideas or stories.
Check out these incredible photos of DC from 1956 sent in by GoDCer Bill. The wild part is that tours passed by the front of the White House back in those days. See the photos of the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Federal Triangle!
Take a look back at Howard University and St. John’s College football teams from 1904 and 1906. Check out the cool photos and learn about how the school has changed over time.
Thanks to GoDCer Judith for sharing photos from her grandparents’ honeymoon Washington visit in 1925. See the views of the Capitol, Mt. Vernon and more!
Can you help GoDCers solve a 100+ year old mystery? We need your help to figure out where this photo was taken in Washington, DC. The photo and a note from GoDCer Jeff (including his friend Alan) are included. Take a closer look and join in the discussion in the comments!
Check out this great footage out. This is from 1949, sent in by GoDCer Eric.
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!
We love getting notes from readers like that! Here’s a special post of appreciation, with incredible photos of Washington, DC as it looked in 1950.
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.
Take a look back in time with these two great photos of Mount Vernon in 1932, the 133rd anniversary of George Washington’s funeral. GoDCer Mollie sent these in to share with the community.
GoDCer Monica has sent in a postcard of the National Hotel after we posted about the hotel the other day. Thanks Monica! #GhostsofDC #NationalHotel #Postcard
