Where Can You Have an Embassy in Washington, D.C.?
You can’t build an embassy anywhere in D.C. Check out this map from 1987 showing where it’s okay to have your diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C.
GoDCers Love Maps
Historical maps of Washington, DC, from L’Enfant’s plan to twentieth-century plats. Watch the city draw itself in, block by block.
Exploring an 1894 Map of Tennallytown and Reno
Take a look at this fascinating 1894 map of Tennallytown and Reno, done by G.M. Hopkins & Co. We’ll point out a few things of note and invite you to share what else you notice. Happy Friday!
How Petworth Was Built: Maps of the Neighborhood from 1903 to 1919
A series of Baist real estate maps shows how Petworth filled in with brick row houses between 1903 and 1919, from bare lots to the blocks around Grant Circle.
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.
1889 Cleveland Park Real Estate Ad
At the time, Grover Cleveland lived north of the city in a lovely old estate called Oak Hill. Eventually, the neighborhood that grew up around his home was named for him: “Cleveland Park”.
Gave the Room a Sneak Peek: 1903 Map of the Area Around Today’s World Bank
Thanks for the great opportunity to speak at the World Bank today. Check out the 1903 map of the area around today’s World Bank that I gave the room a sneak peek of and am posting for all others now!
1922 Map of Washington, D.C. Showing Parking Restrictions Downtown
A 1922 map of Washington, D.C. showing where parking was and was not permitted in the congested downtown area. Click through for the full-resolution version.
A History of Tennallytown: From 1903 Map to Google Map
Take a journey through time with this fascinating post about the history of Tennallytown. From a 1903 map to a modern-day Google Map, you won’t want to miss this fascinating post.
Exploring the Past and Present of Washington, DC with Maps
Digging into the past of Washington, DC? Check out this comparison of an old 1903 Baist map of DC near the Capitol and a Google Map of the same area in 2017. See how much things have changed!