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The Kenesaw a view from the northeast (Flickr user: parkview dc)
The Kenesaw Building: The Suburbs of 1906 Washington, D.C.
Take a journey back in time to the suburbs of 1906 Washington, D.C. and explore the Kenesaw Building in Mt. Pleasant. Learn about its history, famous resident, and the opposition it faced in construction.
Army jeep containing soldiers on 9th Street with civilian car next to it. There is a sign over a storefront on the corner of the street which reads "SABIN'S 9TH & U RECORDS". Shows the northwest corner of the 9th and U Street (Scurlock Studio Records, ca. 1905-1994, Archives Center, National Museum of American History)
A Then and Now Look at 9th and U Street During the '68 Riots
Take a look back in time at 9th and U Street during the '68 Riots. See then and now photos of the area and discover the history behind the building now occupied by Dickson Wine Bar.
Rochambeau Statue in Lafayette Park (circa 1900)
A Fascinating Look at Lafayette Park, Near the White House – Then and Now
Take a journey through time with these photos of Lafayette Park near the White House. See how the statues have barely changed over the last 100 years, but the surroundings have! Click the images below for a closer look.
Massachusetts and 21st St. NW (1917)
A Look at a Car Accident on Massachusetts and 21st St. NW: Then and Now
Take a look at this serious car accident on Massachusetts and 21st St. NW from 1917 and then a recent Google Street View. Check out the photo from 1917 and then the recent Google Street View.
Washington Star Building (1900)
Exploring the “Then and Now” of the Washington Star (or Evening Star) Building
Take a journey through time and explore the “Then and Now” of the Washington Star (or Evening Star) Building. Learn about the history of the building, the newspaper, and the renovation that saved it.
Riggs Nationals Bank (1919)
Then and Now: The Old Riggs National Bank Across from the Department of Treasury
Take a journey back in time with this "Then and Now" shot of the old Riggs National Bank across from the Department of Treasury. See the 1919 and today's shot from Google Street View. Follow @GhostsofDC on Twitter for more updates.
Rock Creek Park stone bridge - Beach Drive
An Introduction to the Boulder Bridge of Rock Creek Park
Get to know the history of the Boulder Bridge of Rock Creek Park, designed by Captain Lansing H. Beach and constructed in 1902. Learn about its designer, Major General Beach, and the Melan method of construction used for the span.
Close up of accident at Columbia Rd. and Sherman Ave. NW
Comparing Photos from Columbia Rd. and Sherman Ave. NW in 1921 and Today
Compare photos from 1921 and today at the intersection of Columbia Rd. and Sherman Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. See the same row of homes still standing and read about the automobile accident that happened there in 1921.
Joan of Arc statue in Meridian Hill Park
Exploring the Dedication Ceremony of the Joan of Arc Statue in Meridian Hill Park
Take a journey through history to explore the dedication of the iconic Joan of Arc statue in Meridian Hill Park. Learn about the ceremony, the people in attendance, and the symbolism of the statue.

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