Take a look back at the history of Graceland Cemetery's relocation to Woodlawn in Ward 7. Learn more about the litigious nature of the move and discover more about the cemetery when you visit the website.
If you know off the top of your head who POTUS 25 is, you are an über history geek! Take the quiz and enjoy the Library of Congress photos below. Test your knowledge now!
This incredible photo of the State, War, and Navy Building in Washington, D.C. was taken by William Henry Jackson some time near the end of the 19th century. View the high-resolution shot and related articles at GhostsofDC.org.
This is the incredible story of Albert Deal, a Pennsylvania steamfitter who fell 120 feet down an elevator shaft at the Cairo Flats in 1894. Miraculously, he survived with only a sprained back! Find out the story behind this amazing tale.
Explore the history of Deanwood DC, from the railroad crossing accident that killed Judge Claughton & Miss Custis to President Roosevelt's train stopping at the Deanwood crossing. Plus, learn about Nannie Helen Burroughs & Marvin Gaye's former neighborhood.
An authentic look at a real estate advertisement from 1890s Washington, DC. Tour Fort Lincoln Heights, just two miles from the city boundary, where seven-room homes sold for $2,000 (around $51,000 today)!
In 1890, Dr. Daniel H. Riggs of Howard University was the defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. This post looks at the case, Dr. Riggs' life, and the building in which the trial was held.
Explore the history of ice harvesting in Maine in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn about the Independent Ice Company, their customers, and the industry's eventual demise with the arrival of the refrigerator.
Check out this amazing advertisement from 1890 for the Washington Monument in Rockville! Come take a look and see the amazing views this monument has to offer.
