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1900s

Harrison Dyar: The Scientist Who Dug Secret Tunnels Under D.C.

March 29, 2026November 9, 2023 by ghostsofdc

The peculiar tale of Harrison G. Dyar Jr., the brilliant entomologist who dug elaborate tunnels below Washington D.C. in secret for years until the underground network was accidentally exposed in 1924, sparking mystery.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1900s, Dupont Circle, Harrison Dyar

Was Pat Garrett an Outlaw or a Lawman?

January 25, 2024October 17, 2023 by ghostsofdc

Explore whether Pat Garrett was an outlaw or a lawman. Discover his ties with Teddy Roosevelt and how it affected his legacy.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, Teddy Roosevelt

This Great Old Advertisement from The Washington Times: Printed in 1903

October 22, 2023August 1, 2023 by ghostsofdc

Unearth the charm of vintage advertising! Step back to May 1903 with an enchanting piece from The Washington Times.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1900s, Chevy Chase

A Look Back to 1907: An Advertisement for Silver Spring Park

October 22, 2023July 7, 2023 by ghostsofdc
1907 advertisement for Silver Spring Park

Take a look back to 1907 with this advertisement for Silver Spring Park, printed in The Washington Times. See the history of the park and its attractions and offerings in this vintage ad.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1900s, Silver Spring

Check Out This 1907 Advertisement for Homes in Adams Morgan and Mt. Pleasant

October 22, 2023May 11, 2023 by ghostsofdc
advertisement for homes in 1907

Take a step back in time and check out this advertisement for homes in Adams Morgan and Mt. Pleasant from December 7th, 1907. Printed in The Evening Star, this is so cool!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1900s, Adams Morgan, Mt. Pleasant

The Height Debate in Washington: Examining a Letter to The Washington Post from 1905

October 22, 2023April 10, 2023 by ghostsofdc
view down Pennsylvania Ave. in 1905 during Roosevelt's inauguration

We thought it would be interesting to dig up a previous argument from the archives of The Washington Post. Read a letter to the editor, originally printed in April 1905, and learn more about its author.

Categories In the Paper Tags 1900s 1 Comment

Willard Hotel Photos From 1904

November 9, 2022August 18, 2022 by ghostsofdc
dining room at the New Willard

What did the Willard Hotel look like just after it was built in the early 1900s. This series of photos shows the ornate interior as it was back then.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, Frances Benjamin Johnston, The Willard Hotel

Lost By The President, All-Gold Ring in Rock Creek

December 18, 2022July 22, 2022 by ghostsofdc

Teddy Roosevelt went for a pleasant walk in Rock Creek and unfortunately lost his wedding ring in the process. This is a great ad in the newspaper asking for its return.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, Rock Creek Park, Teddy Roosevelt

Pauline Floyd: Youngest Woman to Practice Before the Supreme Court

December 28, 2022May 2, 2022 by ghostsofdc
Pauline Floyd in 1922 (Shorpy)

Pauline Floyd was a pioneer and an excellent role model for women pursing a career in law. She was the youngest female lawyer admitted to practice before the Supreme Court.

Categories A Personal Story Tags 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, American University 1 Comment

1904 Columbia Heights Real Estate Ad

December 18, 2022April 26, 2022 by ghostsofdc

What was real estate like in Columbia Heights back in 1904? Take a look at this lovely old advertisement.

Categories In the Paper, Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1900s, Columbia Heights
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