Take a trip back in time to explore the Washington Post Classified Pages from March 29th, 1879. Discover hidden gems and find out what the National Clothing Company was advertising in the city of Washington D.C.
Take a look back in time to newspaper row in Washington, D.C. as it was in 1874. See an engraving from Harper's New Monthly Magazine for an up close look at the bustling hub of news in the nation's capital.
We are obsessed with old maps, and here's another one to obsess over! Take a look at this map of Rockville, Maryland in 1879. Learn more about the history of Montgomery County too!
Explore the area around Bethesda and Montgomery County, MD with this 1878 map. Learn why it was named Montgomery County and more! Click for a larger map.
Learn about the history of the telephone in Washington, D.C., from the Civil War to the present. Read about the first telephone directory, the first telephone exchange, and the first telephone operators in D.C.
Take a journey back in time to 19th century Washington with Emily Edson Briggs' "The Olivia Letters." Learn about the formalities and rules of etiquette, and get a glimpse into the social life of the city.
Explore the fascinating history of 1320 14th St. NW, from auctions in 1878 to a safe robbery in 1934 to a sex shop in 1985. Plus, learn why it's now home to The Pig restaurant!
Take a look at this incredible photograph of Thomas Taylor's home and a brief biography of the prominent scientist who lived in Washington for nearly half a century. Click to examine the photo in detail and explore the man in the right corner.
