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!
Old Ads & Classifieds
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.
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!
The 1963 Washington Post Ad for Capitol Park Townhouses in Southwest DC
In October 1963, The Washington Post ran an advertisement for Capitol Park Townhouses. The Southwest DC area would soon be transformed by urban renewal.
25 Years Later: A Look at an Old Real Estate Ad From 1988
Take a look back in time to an old classified advertisement from The Washington Post from exactly 25 years ago. See what homes were available and the interest rates that were charged in 1988.
Take a Trip Through Memory Lane with this 1981 Apartment Listings Page from The Washington Post
Take a trip down memory lane with this 1981 apartment listings page from The Washington Post. Check out the prices and see if you recognize any of the addresses!
A Look Back: 1928 Woodley Park Advertisement from The Washington Post
Take a look back in time with this 1928 Woodley Park advertisement from The Washington Post. Learn more about the Wardman homes and the area’s history in this nostalgic piece.
Uncovering a 1950s Dairy Farm Advertisement in The Washington Post
Take a journey with us to uncover a 1950s dairy farm advertisement in The Washington Post. See photos of the farm and recent updates, and find out where it stands today!
The Good Old Days: A Classic Washington Post Advertisement from 1927
Take a step back in time with this classic Washington Post advertisement from 1927. It’s a reminder of the good old days when some had Frigidaire
A Look at 2101 Connecticut Ave. NW, One of Washington’s Most Ornate Apartment Buildings
Take a look at the ornate 2101 Connecticut Ave. NW apartment building in Washington, DC. This beautiful building was advertised in The Washington Post in 1928 and still stands today.