Take a look at this vintage American Express advertisement from May 29th, 1929. It's incredible that the company was founded in Buffalo, NY all the way back in 1850. Check it out!
Take a look at this 1929 Kalorama home advertisement and see how much it changed when it was sold in 2012 for an impressive $2.2 million. Check out the before and after here!
In 1904, buying a home in Washington, D.C.'s Mintwood Place was a bargain, at $8,500. That same home is now worth more than $1.2 million! Learn more about the long-term appreciation of property values in this blog post.
Can you imagine living in an apartment for only $37.50 a month? Believe it or not, it was possible in 1908! Learn more about this incredible deal, and the original name for Adams Morgan - Washington Heights!
The Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout was an affordable classic car produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1911 to 1912. It featured a distinctive body style, a 2.9-liter inline-four engine, and a two-speed planetary transmission. Now a valuable collector's item, the Torpedo Runabout is a classic car enthusiast's dream.
Do you want to paint like a professional, but don't have the expertise? Learn how to achieve great results without being an expert with our tips and tricks. Great news - it's easier than you think!
How much did a train ticket cost from Washington to St. Louis in 1854? We found the answer in an old advertisement: $26.50 - roughly $660 in today's money. Compare this with a flight today, which costs around $280.
Take a look back in time with us and explore a unique advertisement from the Washington Post, printed on June 12th, 1879. Discover the interesting history behind this vintage ad!
Take a trip down memory lane to the Dixie Chicken Shop on 14th Street NW in 1939. Read the Baltimore Afro-American ad, see the photo, and reminisce about the good ol' days of fried chicken!
Take a look back at a 1922 real estate advertisement for Klingle and Park Roads homes, printed in the Washington Times on April 15th. Source: Library of Congress.
