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A Look Back at the Cornerstone Laying of the Lincoln Memorial in 1915
Take a look back at the cornerstone laying of the Lincoln Memorial in 1915. See photos from the ceremony and learn more about this historic event.
Washington Monument Fourth of July celebrations 1919
Celebrating the Fourth of July at the Foot of the Washington Monument in 1919
Celebrate the 4th of July with us by taking a look at this amazing old photograph of the crowd gathered at the foot of the Washington Monument in 1919! See the photo here.
Teddy Roosvelt and the oath of office in 1905
A Closer Look at Teddy Roosevelt's Inauguration in 1905
Take a closer look at Teddy Roosevelt's 1905 inauguration with Chief Justice Melville Fuller. Click on the photo to see some amazing details. It's pretty cool.
waterfront view of Georgetown in the 1790s
What Would Georgetown Have Been Without DC? An Insiders Look from William Corcoran
Get an insider’s look from 19th century banking tycoon William Corcoran about what Georgetown’s prospects would have been had the city of Washington not been placed right next to it. Read on to find out more.
Capitol Bldg., seen from atop Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.
A Stunning View of the Capitol from the Top of the Washington Monument
Take a look at this stunning view of the Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument. See the amazing photo and learn more about the history of the monument here!
The President's Manion in 1850
1850 Stereoscopic Photo of the President's Mansion
A beautiful stereoscopic image of the President's mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Clark Griffith in 1912
A Look at Clark Griffith's Ridiculously Awesome Checkered Coat from 1912
Thanks to GoDCer Ben for sending in this great photo of Clark Griffith in 1912. Look at the ridiculously awesome checkered coat he's wearing. Check out the photo and learn more at uni-watch.com!
east front of the Capitol Building
A Photographic Look Back at the East Front of the Capitol Building in the 1860s
Thanks to the Library of Congress, we can take a photographic look back at the East Front of the Capitol Building as it appeared in the 1860s. See the amazing photograph here!
Mount Vernon in 1918
Terrific 1918 Photograph of Mount Vernon
What did Mount Vernon look like in 1918?
Botanical Gardens, Washington D.C. by Mathew Brady
Uncovering the Past: An Awesome Photograph Found at The National Archives
Uncovering the past, we found an awesome photograph taken in the Botanical Gardens of Washington D.C. by Mathew Brady at The National Archives. View the original here.

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