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!
Then and Now
The same Washington, DC corners, photographed then and now. A few are still recognizable. Most aren’t.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Then and Now: The Old Riggs National Bank Across from the Department of Treasury
Riggs National Bank stood across from the US Treasury for generations. Here is a then-and-now look at one of Washington DC’s most storied financial institutions.
Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park: History and Construction
Boulder Bridge is one of Rock Creek Park’s most distinctive landmarks. Here is the history of how the rustic stone bridge was built and what makes it unique.
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.
Exploring the Dedication Ceremony of the Joan of Arc Statue in Meridian Hill Park
The sword in Joan of Arc’s hand in Meridian Hill Park was stolen in 1978. It took until December 2011 to replace the blade.