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advertisement for The Toronto - 1920
Living Off Dupont Circle for $45/Month in 1920: The Toronto Story
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.
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Homes for Rent in Washington from 1907: A Look at the Apartment Directory
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!
Hawkins Motors advertisement in 1931
A Glimpse Into the Past: Unveiling the Mystery of 1529 14th St. NW
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.
Woodward & Lothrop (1963)
Exploring 50 Years of History: An Ad from Washington a Day Before Kennedy's Assassination
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.
Mt. Pleasant advertisement in 1915
A Look Back in Time: Check Out These Cool Advertisements for Mt. Pleasant from 1915
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!
The Palais Royal Lingerie 1907
Lovely Lingerie Advertisement from 1908
An amazing old advertisement for lingerie from the early 20th century.
National Cathedral School advertisement
Take a Look Back: National Cathedral School Ad from 1909
Take a trip back in time with this National Cathedral School ad from 1909. See how school opened late back then and how much has changed since then!
The Explorer Restaurant advertisement
Unbelievable Prices: A Look Back at an Ad from 1967
Take a look back at The Washington Post ad from 1967 for the Explorer Restaurant offering dinner for three bucks! Incredible prices from more than 50 years ago!
Naylor Gardens advertisement
Discovering the History of Naylor Gardens, McLean Gardens, and Seminary Heights During WWII
Explore the fascinating history of Naylor Gardens, McLean Gardens, and Seminary Heights during World War II. These housing developments were built to accommodate the booming population of the city in Southeast, Northwest, and Arlington, respectively.
Capitol Park Townhouses advertisement
50 Years Ago Today: The Washington Post Ad for Capitol Park Townhouses
50 years ago today, The Washington Post printed an advertisement for Capitol Park Townhouses. Today, the same area is unrecognizable due to developers modernizing it with brutalist, Soviet-like buildings.

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