Posted In 1900s

President Roosevelt in carriage en route to Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt's 1905 Inauguration: Unity, Responsibility and Pioneer Spirit
A look at Theodore Roosevelt's diverse and triumphant second inauguration in 1905, his call for American responsibility and virtue, and his aim to inspire national confidence and pioneer spirit.
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96 Year Anniversary of the Alexandria Gazette & Reintroduction of Portner's Beer
96 years ago yesterday, the Alexandria Gazette ran an ad for Portner's Beer. The descendants of Robert Portner are now reviving the brand as a brewhouse in Alexandria. Support the local beer scene and help Catherine and Margaret Portner with their Indiegogo campaign!
map of SW in 1909
Remembering the Homes Lost During the Redevelopment of the Southwest Quadrant
Remembering the homes that were bulldozed to make way for the "modern" Southwest Quadrant in DC. Take a look back at the history of the area and the impact of the redevelopment on the local community.
State, War and Navy Building
Experience the Grandeur of the State, War and Navy Building Around the Turn of the Century
Take a journey back to the turn of the century with this old photo of the grand State, War and Navy Building. Explore the incredible history and architecture of this remarkable building.
1907 map of Congress Heights
Comparing the Past to the Present: A Look at the 1907 Map of Congress Heights
Take a look at Congress Heights in 1907 and compare it to the present day with this interactive map. See what has changed and what has stayed the same in this Washington, DC neighborhood.
Takoma 4 - Petworth 3 - Washington Post on July 23rd, 1900
An Amazing Rivalry: Takoma vs Petworth in Washington Amateur Baseball (July 23rd, 1900)
It's been more than a century since two Washington neighborhoods, Takoma and Petworth, went head-to-head in a hotly contested game of amateur baseball. Read on to find out who emerged victorious and for the full box score!
1907 Map of Randle Highlands
Map of Randle Highlands in 1907
1907 map of Randle Highlands in Washington, DC.
1907 map of Washington Heights
1907 Map of Washington Heights (Adams Morgan) and the National Zoo
1907 map of Washington Heights, the area which would become Adams Morgan.
Gen. Charles E. Hooker
The Adoption of a Town Flag for Congress Heights: A 1901 Story
Did you know Congress Heights had a town flag? Read the story of its adoption in 1901, with remarks from Gen. Charles E. Hooker, a Mississippi Congressman at the time. Learn about the design of the flag and the reception for Gen. Hooker afterward.
1907 map of Kalorama
Exploring Kalorama Through Time: A Comparison of the 1907 and Present-Day Maps
Take a look at the amazing transformation of Kalorama over time. From an empty lot in 1907 to a bustling, vibrant neighborhood worth over $200 million today - explore the comparison of these two maps!

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