Stories about famous people and places in Washington, D.C.
Rare 1890s Photo of Old Executive Office Building
Better known back then as the State, War, and Navy Building… This is a lovely old image of the historic and beautiful building. Click on it for a larger version. Source: Library of Congress
Stunning 1880s Photo of the White House
You have to see this amazing old photo of the White House. This is a view of the President’s Mansion from the south. Source: Library of Congress
Where Did President Grover Cleveland’s Cabinet Live?
Now this is a unique post for you. We came across a fascinating directory from the 53rd Congress (i.e., from 1893 to 1895 during Grover Cleveland’s second term in the White House). We wanted to do...
Airplane Takes Off From Reflecting Pool Near Lincoln Memorial
What a fascinating and bizarre old photo from 1923. You’ll clearly never see something like this again, not unlike the one we shared from the White House of an airplane taking off. Source: Library of Congress
Stunning Washington Monument at Night in 1933
This beautiful old photograph of the Washington Monument, lit up at night, was taken in 1933. Click on it for some great details. Source: Shorpy
The Treasury Building in 1860, Before the Civil War
Do you recognize the Treasury Building? This photo shows it back in 1860, before the Civil War. Source: Library of Congress
Incredible 1944 Photo of Lincoln Memorial
is this one of the most impressive photos of the Lincoln Memorial? Source: Library of Congress
Aerial Views of Washington in 1922
These cool old photos shows the city back in 1922, as seen from the air. Source: Boston Public Library Source: Boston Public Library
Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth Driving in Presidential Limo
This wonderful old photo of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1957 shows President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth in an old Lincoln Cosmopolitan. Source: Flickr user Dave Gelinas And here’s another. Source: Flickr user Dave Gelinas Source: Flickr user...
The White House in 1950
This beautiful photo of the north side of the White House was taken in 1950. Click on it for more. Source: Martin Archer on Flickr Here’s another cool shot of the President’s House. Source: Flickr
Rare, Stunning 1863 Photo of Capitol Building
This incredible old photo of the Capitol Building shows it just after the new dome was completed in 1863. Source: Library of Congress
The Smithsonian Castle in 1867
Amazing old photograph of the Smithsonian Castle back in 1867, a couple years after the Civil War. Source: Smithsonian
You Won’t See the Capitol Like This Ever Again
This photo of the Capitol Building from the 1960s is something you’ll never see again. The Capitol Dome under construction and a lot of cars parked out in front of it. Source: snipview.com
Incredibly Rare 1860s Photo of Capitol Dome Construction
This very rare photo of the Capitol Dome under construction shows it as it looked during the early days of the Civil War. Source: Library of Congress
What Did It Look Like Before the Jefferson Memorial?
Check out this great photo from 1908. The Jefferson Memorial wasn’t completed until 1943, so this is what the area looked like for another 35 years. Source: Flickr user Rob Ketcherside
President Hoover With Boys and Girls at The White House
Here’s a cool old photo showing President Herbert Hoover with a large group of boys and girls at the White House. Source: Shorpy
President Kennedy’s Gravesite Under Construction in 1965
This is a fascinating old photo from October 6th, 1965 at Arlington National Cemetery. The construction site shows what would eventually become JFK’s gravesite, the Eternal Flame. Source: Library of Congress
Rare 1956 Color Photos Inside Griffith Stadium
These are so cool. We found them on Twitter by one of our favorite tweeters, @MLBcathedrals. These photos are from 1956 during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
