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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.
1981 apartment listings
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!
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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.
dairy farm advertisement in 1950
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!
Glover Park advertisement
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! #WashingtonPost #History
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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.
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You Could Have Bought a Home in Petworth for $8,950 in 1927
Did you know you could have bought a home in Petworth, Washington DC for $8,950 in 1927? Read this blog post to find out more about this historical advertisement from The Washington Post.
Hollin Hall in 1938
Exploring Hollin Hall, the Plantation on Little Hunting Creek
Discover Hollin Hall, the plantation on Little Hunting Creek that was deeded to Thomson Mason, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Learn more about this historic landmark today!
May 1st, 1760
Uncovering History: An Indentured Servant's Escape in 1760 Maryland
Discover the fascinating story of William Steuphenson (or Stevenson), an indentured servant who escaped from Lower Marlboro, Maryland in 1760. Read more about this unique piece of history in our blog post.
1921 Ford advertisement
Uncovering a 1921 Ford Advertisement from the Library of Congress
Uncover this 1921 Ford advertisement that was discovered at the Library of Congress. Check out the cool imagery and learn about the history of Ford motorcars in the early 20th century.

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