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Market Street and M.E. Church, south, Leesburg, Va.
A Look Back at the Methodist Church on Market St. in Leesburg, VA
Take a look back at the Methodist Church on Market St. in Leesburg, VA with an old photo and Google Street View. See how the building has changed over time!
1939 photograph next to the railroad tracks
A Look Back: A 1939 Photograph of Virginia Ave. SW
Take a look back in time with this 1939 photograph of Virginia Ave. SW. See the Google Street View below to compare the past and present.
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "551-53-55 Randolph St. N.W." We'll take the one next to the castle. National Photo Company glass negative.
Exploring Washington DC History Through a 1920 Photo of Three Homes on Randolph St. NW
Explore Washington DC's history through a stunning 1920 photo of three homes on Randolph St. NW. Amazingly, all three homes still stand today! See the photo and learn more about DC's past.
The Anacostia Bank, 2021 Nichols Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C., decorated for a parade
The Anacostia Bank in 1918
The old Anacostia Bank in Washington, DC from 1918.
concert on the South Lawn in 1921
A Look at Concerts on the White House South Lawn from 1921 to 2009
Take a look at the history of concerts held on the White House South Lawn, from 1921 to 2009. See photos of the United States Marine Corps Band performing in 1921 and the Foo Fighters in 2009.
Truck Company Number Four, Firehouse, 219 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Unearthing a Firehouse from the 1930s or 1940s and Seeing it in Google Street View
We found an undated photo of a firehouse from the 1930s or 1940s at the Library of Congress. Discover the amazing fact that the firehouse is still there and take a look at the Google Street View of it.
Washington, D.C., circa 1925. "Panama Legation, New Hampshire Avenue and Q Street N.W." 18th Street is on the left and New Hampshire Avenue on the right. This is one of the earliest examples of a stop sign ("Boulevard Stop") in the archive. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Look Back at Washington D.C.'s Changed Landscape: The Panama Legation Building
Take a look back at Washington D.C.'s changed landscape with this blog post about the Panama Legation building. See how this intersection has changed over time and view the original image from 1925.
Silver Spring, Maryland, circa 1927. National Photo glass negatives marked "Jordan & Co." Among the new construction shown here is a National Guard armory. National Photo Company Collection.
Silver Spring, Maryland in 1927: The National Guard Armory that is Still There Today!
Check out this amazing building in Silver Spring, Maryland! Built in 1927, the National Guard Armory is still standing today. Take a look at the photo and map to learn more about this amazing structure.
Anacostia home being constructed circa 1919
Then and Now: Anacostia Home Construction Circa 1919 and Today
See the transformation of a home being constructed in Anacostia circa 1919 compared to today. This makes for a great Then and Now shot. Check out the Google Street View below.
3612 Bangor St. SE real estate advertisement
Earning a GoDCer for Life in Ayanna by Posting Hillcrest-Related Ads
We’re hoping to earn a GoDCer for life in Ayanna by posting Hillcrest-related advertisements from 1955. See the historic ad & compare it to the present home today!

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