Learn about the long and controversial history of Mormon representation in the U.S. Senate, from the first Mormon to be elected, Reed Smoot in 1902, to Mitt Romney's presidential run in 2012. Plus, read the Washington Post coverage of the battle over Reed Smoot's eligibility.
Explore the history of Blaine Mansion in Dupont Circle around 1900 and discover Pizzeria Paradiso, the go-to spot for great pizza and beer. Get all the details here!
Take a look back in time to when Washington DC was a bustling hub of activity. Our apartment directory from 1907 lists homes for rent in the city. Check it out to discover more about living in DC at the time!
Take a look at a photo from southwest Washington between 1900s and 1910s, courtesy of Streets of Washington. Get a glimpse into the daily life of this time period and see how much has changed.
Take a look at this comic strip from The Sunday Star, printed on January 5th, 1908. It's just shocking to see the blatant racism of 100 years ago, as shown in this strip called Sambo and His Funny Noises.
Learn the history of McLean Gardens, from the estate of John Roll McLean to a WWII housing project. Explore the estate's 18-hole golf course, cast iron swimming pool, and Italian gardens. Plus, see the McLean family in the 1930 U.S. Census.
Take a look back at how much homes cost in 1904! Check out this great old advertisement from the Evening Star with homes for as little as $9.30 per month.