Echoes of Corcoran Street: Unraveling the Mysteries of 1890s Washington D.C.
Captain Jeremiah Dare lived at 1340 Corcoran Street NW in the 1890s. Next door at 1339 lived Senator Eugene Hale’s secretary.
1890s
The 1890s were gilded years for Washington, with grand new buildings rising across the capital and the city’s population surging. The Library of Congress opened in 1897, the streetcar network expanded rapidly, and the rowhouses and apartment buildings that define Northwest DC filled in block by block.
You Can Get Lost in These Old Classified Pages: An Exploration of the Washington Post from October 5th, 1895
Explore these old classified pages from the Washington Post on Saturday, October 5th, 1895. From Turkish Baths to experienced shampoos, you won’t believe what you’ll find.
Three Women, Three Horse Whips, and One Unfortunate Rent-a-Cop in Foggy Bottom: An 1894 GoDC Tale
This amusing story from 1894 Washington Post tells of three irate women, armed with horse whips, who confront a rent-a-cop in Foggy Bottom. Find out what happened and the possible consequences in this GoDC tale!
Never Built Hancock Circle at 16th and U
Many of you are probably shocked to hear that there was a traffic circle at 16th and U St. The intersection is already a nightmare, with New Hampshire crossing at a diagonal. If you cross as a pedestrian, you are at least 35% likely to be hit by a car screaming down 16th St., only … Read more
The South Washington Toughs: The Foggy Bottom Gang of 1896
Discover the story of the South Washington Toughs, a gang of toughs from the rough parts of Southwest D.C., and the Foggy Bottom Gang of 1896 in this fascinating article from the Washington Post.
Exploring the History of Takoma Park (and Takoma), a Victorian Suburb of Washington, DC
Discover the fascinating history of Takoma Park, a Victorian-era suburb of Washington, DC. Founded by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert in the late 19th century, explore the charming architecture and unique culture of this small neighborhood by the District line.
Exploring History: Map of Chevy Chase, Section 2 from 1890
Check out this amazing map of Chevy Chase, Section 2 from 1890. Discover the history of this incredible place with us at the Library of Congress!
Stretching and Yawning in the Classroom: A Bizarre Subject Matter or a Necessary Skill?
Have you ever been taught the proper mechanics behind stretching and yawning in the classroom? It may seem like a bizarre subject matter, but it could be a necessary skill. Read more to find out!
A Look Back at the Construction of the Library of Congress in 1893
Take a look back at the construction of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. from May 10, 1893 with this historic photo from the Library of Congress itself. Click on it for greater detail.