Old ads and classifieds from Washington, DC newspapers. Apartments for $40 a month, lost dogs, help wanted notices, the everyday business of a city we never saw.
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.
Take a step back in time and learn the fascinating story of The Toronto, an apartment building in Dupont Circle offering rent for $45/month in 1920. Read the incredible story of its construction and collapse.
Take a look back in time to when Washington DC was a bustling hub of activity. Our apartment directory from 1907 lists homes for rent in the city. Check it out to discover more about living in DC at the time!
Discover the history of 1529 14th St. NW, now the location of the Matrix, through an email from Stuart and an old advertisement from Hawkins Motors in The Washington Post.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination, we’re taking a look back at the newspapers of the day to explore what was happening in Washington. Here’s an ad from Woodward & Lothrop that ran exactly 50 years ago today.
Take a look back in time and check out these cool advertisements for Mt. Pleasant, printed in The Washington Times on October 17th, 1915. See the amazing images and learn more about this historic moment!
