Posted In 1880s

Plan of the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C. : showing the position and dimensions of all the buildings as they were June 1st 1881.

Exploring the Washington Navy Yard Through an Old Plan From 1881

Discover the Washington Navy Yard through an old plan from June 1st, 1881. See the position and dimensions of all the buildings in this plan from the Library of Congress.

The Old Ebbitt House in 1880: When the District Had 178 Phone Lines

Take a look back in time to 1880 and the Old Ebbitt House in D.C.! Back then, the District had 178 phone lines. See the photograph from the Library of Congress.

Bridge ("Memorial Bridge in honor of U.S. Grant"), Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia. Perspective rendering & section

The Unbuilt Ulysses Grant Memorial Bridge

Memorial Bridge in Arlington was supposed to be a bridge built and dedicated to Ulysses Grant in the 1880s. Alas, that didn't happen.

1886 Plan to Fill In and Build Over Rock Creek

A plan was proposed in the 1880s to fill in Rock Creek and begin building an expansion of the city, connecting Georgetown to the rest of the city.

The Museum. Birth-place. 18th + K Sts, N.W. 1879-1882. Bound in a copy of "Catalogue of The Exhibits in the Museum of Hygiene. Medical Department of the United States Navy." Compiled by Philip S. Wales, Medical Director, U.S.N. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1893.

A Look at Fascinating Old History of the Naval Museum

GoDCer, and avid history buff, Mike sent over these great images the other week. Take a look and see how great they are. Fascinating old history of the Naval Museum. See the rare photographs of the US Navy Museum on GoDC.

A Stunning 1888 Photograph of the Capitol Building from the Old Post Office on F Street

Take a look at this stunning photo of the Capitol Building from 1888, taken from the old post office on F Street (now Hotel Monaco). This incredible image was taken by William M. Chase.

November 14th, 1888: A Photo of Riggs Bank - the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A. by Frances Benjamin Johnston

Take a step back in time to November 14th, 1888 with this photo of Riggs Bank - the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A. taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Explore the history behind this incredible image!

Photograph shows Carroll Row, a block of five houses at 1st & A Street, SE, razed in 1887 for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Includes the sign "Architect."

A Look Back in Time: East Capitol Street from the Dome, 1880 and Today

Take a look back in time with us at East Capitol Street from the Dome, with a photo taken in 1880 and a modern update. Check it out!

Discovering the History of Petworth - From Two Country Estates to Subdivision

Uncover the fascinating story of Petworth in Washington D.C., from two separate country estates owned by Marshall Brown and Colonel John Tayloe III to a large subdivision. Learn more about this amazing history!