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1911 advertisement
Can You Recognize Any of These Homes? An Advertisement from 1911 for $38 a Month!
Take a look at this 1911 advertisement from The Washington Times. Can you believe that some of these homes were only $38 a month? Take a look back at the past!
1952 Eastern Airlines ad
Exploring the Retro Charm of a 1952 Eastern Airlines Ad
Take a step back in time and explore the retro charm of a 1952 Eastern Airlines ad. Learn about the history behind this iconic advertisement and its significance in the 1950s.
Brickskeller cocktail waitress
Want a Job? Check out the Brickskeller Cocktail Waitress Ad from December 10th, 1968
Take a look back at the Brickskeller ad for a cocktail waitress from Dec 10th, 1968. See what the job entailed and discover why this old favorite still holds a special place in the hearts of many.
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A Look Back at the 1925 Ad for a Beautiful Home in Washington, DC
Take a look back at the 1925 ad for a beautiful home in Washington, DC. See how much it's worth today and learn more about the current residents. #DC #RealEstate #History
Washington Nationals 1912
Exploring a Fun Old Print from The Washington Times (June 18, 1912)
Take a trip back in time with this fun old print from The Washington Times printed on June 18th, 1912. Get a glimpse of Washington Nationals baseball from over a century ago.
Chevy Chase ad in 1922
Exploring the History of Chevy Chase Through an Advertisement From 1922
Explore the history of Chevy Chase with this advertisement from 1922. Learn more about this Washington DC neighborhood from the past. #ChevyChase #History #WashingtonDC
Baltimore Sun - November 12th, 1845
For Sale: 460 Acres of Land on Rock Creek
How about the 460 acres of land for sale along Rock Creek? This is the part of the park up near the Maryland border.
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Kenny Rogers Concert: The Day the Shah of Iran Fell
On February 11th, 1979, Kenny Rogers was performing a concert in Washington, DC while the Shah of Iran fell and Ayatollah Khomeini took power. Read the blog post to learn more about this day and watch a video from the History Channel’s documentary “Crisis in Iran” narrated by Mike Wallace.
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Check Out This Cool Beer Ad From 1900: The Golden Hop
Take a step back in time and check out this cool beer ad from 1900 featuring the Golden Hop. See why it was so popular back then and why it's still talked about today.
Fisks' burial cases - 1853
Uncovering a Fascinating Old Advertisement Sent in by a GoDCer
Discover a fascinating old advertisement sent in by a GoDCer. Nancy sent in an old ad for her great-great grandfather's business. See the ad and learn more about its history.

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