Take a look back in time to June 23rd, 1961. Check out this advertisement for Mercedes-Benz, which was printed in The Washington Post. You can still go to the same address today to purchase a Mercedes-Benz.
Take a look at these old personal ads from the 1880s. Get a glimpse of the past and see just how odd and intriguing these ads are. From The Evening Star, these are definitely bizarre!
Take a trip back in time with this 1936 ad from Colonial Village DC. Located at the top of the DC diamond near Silver Spring, this neighborhood has a rich history waiting to be explored.
Take a look back at the Roaring 20s with this old ad from the Washington Post on August 5th, 1928. See the imagery and get a sense of what life was like in the 1920s.
Explore the history of Chevy Chase Gardens in Washington, DC with this vintage advertisement from 1929. Learn more about the gardens and their impact on the city's history.
The National Symphony Orchestra performed at D.A.R. Constitution Hall prior to the opening of the Kennedy Center. Read about President Kennedy's connection to the Orchestra and see an advertisement from The Washington Post, printed on November 22nd, 1963.
Take a look back at a Delta Airlines advertisement from the November 22nd, 1963 edition of The Washington Post. You could fly from Friendship (now BWI) to Houston for only $81.15 plus tax!
Discover the fascinating history of Crystal House, Arlington Virginia's recently constructed apartments in 1963. Our blog post explores an old advertisement, featuring a two-bedroom apartment for $175 per month, published on the same day as Kennedy's assassination. Learn about the history of Crystal House and the unique connection it has to this tragic event.
Take a look back at Bloomingdale homes with this advertisement from April 15th, 1906. See what these homes look like today with a Google Maps view of the area.