Ford’s Theatre Collapsed in 1893 and Took 22 Lives With It
On June 9, 1893, the floors of Ford’s Theatre pancaked into the basement, killing 22 federal clerks 28 years after Lincoln was shot in the same building.
This Day in History
What happened on this day in Washington, DC history? Stories tied to specific dates across the city’s past.
Washington Senators Move to Los Angeles in 1957
In 1957 Calvin Griffith swore the Senators weren’t moving to California. He’d just toured LA. Four years later they left.
Three DC-Area Homes for Sale in 1951
These three homes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia were for sale on December 29th, 1951. Take a look to see how they have changed (or not).
The Last New Year’s Eve Before Prohibition: December 31st, 1919
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is nearly upon us, but it’s also hard to imagine what it must have been like on December 31st, 1919 – the last New Year’s Eve before Prohibition was enforced. Take a look at this mildly amusing cartoon from The Washington Times.
When Did the Washington Post Launch a Website?
The Washington Post launched their first website in June 1996 after a failed attempt at online news called Digital Ink.
The Evening Star, Feb. 22, 1919: Five Stories From the Paper
What was in the Evening Star on February 22, 1919: the comic behind “Keeping Up With the Joneses,” a dry agent slain in Rosslyn, and homes for sale.
Celebrating the 89th Anniversary of the Washington Senators Opening Game at Griffith Stadium
Celebrate the 89th anniversary of the Washington Senators opening game at Griffith Stadium against the New York Yankees. Read more about the game, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig, and Babe Ruth’s 1925 season!
When a Record Cold Wave Hit Washington, DC in January 1884
In January 1884, a record cold wave drove Washington temperatures 24 degrees below average. The Evening Star reported frozen pipes and citywide misery.
The Front Page of the Alexandria Gazette on January 2nd, 1904
A look at the front page of the Alexandria Gazette from January 2nd, 1904. See the original page from the Library of Congress.