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Library of Congress
A Look Back in Time: The Library of Congress in the Early 1900s
Take a look back in time and see the Library of Congress in the early 1900s with this amazing, sharp photo. See the history and beauty of this iconic building.
Stereograph showing an interior view of the Library of Congress with reading room and stacks in the U.S. Capitol building (1866)
An Amazing Old Photograph of the Library of Congress Inside the Capitol Building in 1866
Take a look at this amazing old photograph from 1866, which shows the interior of the old Library of Congress in the Capitol Building before the current one was constructed.
Jimmy Dean and Elvis Presley, March 23, 1956
A ‘Nervous’ Elvis Appears on Jimmy Dean’s WMAL-TV Show
Elvis Presley gave a short interview to Jimmy Dean on WMAL on March 23, 1956, a few weeks after he had released "Heartbreak Hotel."
concert on the South Lawn in 1921
A Look at Concerts on the White House South Lawn from 1921 to 2009
Take a look at the history of concerts held on the White House South Lawn, from 1921 to 2009. See photos of the United States Marine Corps Band performing in 1921 and the Foo Fighters in 2009.
aftermath of the 1929 White House fire
Aftermath of the 1929 West Wing Fire
The West Wing of the White House caught fire on Christmas Day in 1929. These are the photos of the aftermath.
President Taft at the baseball game in 1912
Exploring the History of William Howard Taft: A Photographic Journey
Explore the history of William Howard Taft with this photographic journey! See images of Taft at the baseball game in 1912 and 1916 and learn more about the 27th president of the United States.
Walter Johnson in 1939
A Special Gift to the Big Train: Six Baseballs Autographed by Six Presidents
Walter Johnson's special gift to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York was six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. With the exception of those autographed by Roosevelt and Hoover, the balls were thrown out at opening games during Johnson's tenure as star pitcher for the Washington Senators.
Winder Building in the 1870s
An Incredible Look at the Winder Building After the Civil War
Take a look at the incredible Winder Building after the Civil War. This remarkable building is still standing and in use by the U.S. Trade Representative today. See a photo from the 1870s here!
Walter & Hazel Johnson in 1924 (Library of Congress)
Celebrating 100 Years Since the Women's Suffrage Parade: Walter Johnson's Support for Women's Right to Vote
Celebrate 100 years since the women's suffrage parade in Washington with an apropos article about Walter Johnson's support for women's right to vote. Learn more about his and his wife Hazel's marriage in Columbia Heights.
Washington circa 1900. "Stewart's Castle, Dupont Circle." The William Morris Stewart house on Massachusetts Avenue, designed by Adolph Cluss, shortly before it was demolished. National Photo glass negative.
Remembering Stewart's Castle: A Tragic Loss in Washington's Architectural History
Discover the story of Stewart's Castle, a lost gem of Washington DC's architectural history. Learn about its design, famous residents, and ultimate demolition in 1901 in this post.

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