Famous and infamous Washingtonians and the buildings tied to their names. Presidents, mobsters, madams, and the corner addresses that outlasted them.
Discover the captivating history of Washington, DC with the book, ‘Empire of Mud.’ From Pierre L’Enfant to Alexander “Boss” Shepherd, this book details the history of the city and its colorful characters. Check out the YouTube vid & get the book today!
Take a look at the Washington Directory from 1822 and explore the regular people living in the city, including our fifth president, James Monroe. See the page that’s really interesting!
Take a look at this great photo from 1908 showing what the area around the Jefferson Memorial and the Capitol Building looked like before the memorial was completed in 1943.
Take a look back in time with this cool old photo showing President Herbert Hoover with a large group of boys and girls at the White House
A 1965 photograph of the JFK gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery during construction of the Eternal Flame memorial, before it was completed.
Rare color photographs from inside Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C., taken during the 1956 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Nationals manager Matt Williams is the grandson of Bert ‘Buck’ Griffith, who played for the 1924 Washington Senators, the only Washington team to win the World Series.
Dive into the post-baseball life of Washington hero and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Walter Johnson, through his involvement with hunting dogs. Learn where his 130-acre farm near Germantown was located and more!
The name “Federal Triangle” replaced “Pennsylvania Avenue Triangle” as federal buildings rose in the 1920s. The shape of the land gave it both names.
