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1890s

Exploring the Lost History of Warwick’s Saloon at 13th and Penn

November 9, 2022February 1, 2016 by ghostsofdc
At the bar at Warwick's Cafe, 13th St., NW near Pennsylvania Ave., 1894

Join us as we explore the lost history of Warwick’s Saloon, formerly located at 13th and Penn in Washington, DC. We’ll take a look at the bar, the billiard room, and the interesting story of a Secret Service raid.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Featured, Lost History Tags 1890s 4 Comments

Washington DC Street Names Unveiled: From States to Letters and Numbers

March 27, 2026December 21, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Wonder what Washington DC diagonal roads are named after? Here’s the history of DC’s street names including states, letters, and numbers.

Categories The Best Of, Why Is It Named...? Tags 1890s 5 Comments

Uncovering the Fascinating History of Washington’s Hackmen: Pre-dating Uber Drivers by 160 Years

November 9, 2022August 31, 2015 by ghostsofdc
1860s photo of a hackman and his hackney (in London)

A fascinating look at the history of Washington’s hackmen, who provided transportation to locals and visitors alike, pre-dating Uber drivers by about 160 years. Read on for old stories about the hackmen of the city, the growth of the business and the need for regulation and licensing.

Categories In the Paper Tags 1890s 2 Comments

Exploring the Lost Neighborhood of Herring Hill in Georgetown, DC

November 9, 2022June 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Washington Post - April 29th, 1895

Take a journey through the lost neighborhood of Herring Hill in Georgetown, DC. Learn about its history, including an interesting story from 1895, and explore the area with a Google Map!

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1890s, Georgetown

A Rare Photo of the Potomac River from 1898

November 9, 2022June 3, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Potomac River in 1898

Take a look at this stunning photo of the Potomac River from 1898. Learn more about this rare photo from the Library of Congress and read comments from the GhostsofDC community.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1890s, Potomac River 5 Comments

Uncovering the Opium Den Scene in Washington DC in 1894

November 9, 2022May 5, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Inside of lodging house and opium den in San Francisco, 1890s (Wikipedia)

Discover the shocking reality of opium dens in Washington DC in 1894, as uncovered by The Washington Post. Learn more about the notorious ‘Gypsy Joe’ and ‘Matinee Charley’ who frequented the dens.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1890s, opium 6 Comments

The Mysterious Wild Man of Tenleytown in 1894

November 9, 2022April 22, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Naked wild man

Read about the mysterious wild man of Tenleytown in 1894. Descriptions of the individual were lacking, but sightings of a half-nude crazy man were happening across the area. Find out what happened when the wild man walked into the police station!

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1890s, Tenleytown 3 Comments

Why Is It Named Cleveland Park?

November 9, 2022March 3, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Oak View - home of President Cleveland - Oct. 3, 1897

What is today Cleveland Park was an area for well-off Washingtonians to build their summer cottages. It was far enough away from swampy hot downtown and elevated to provide some breezy relief.

Categories Why Is It Named...? Tags 1880s, 1890s, Cleveland Park, Grover Cleveland

Coldest Day Ever in Washington, DC at -15 Degrees Fahrenheit

November 9, 2022February 24, 2015 by ghostsofdc

The coldest day ever in Washington was in 1899. On February 11th, it was recorded to be -15 degrees fahrenheit.

Categories Featured, Other Cool Stuff Tags 1890s, Weather Bureau 1 Comment

Exploring the History of the Iconic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington DC

November 9, 2022February 10, 2015 by ghostsofdc
View of house at 800 16th Street NW once occupied by Secretary of State John Hay (1898-1905).

Take a look into the history of the iconic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington DC. Learn about the home of former Secretary of State John Hay and view rare photos from 1888 and 1898.

Categories Lost History Tags 1890s, Hay-Adams Hotel, John Hay 5 Comments
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