Explore what Washington Heights (Adams Morgan) and Kalorama looked like in 1903 with this map of the area just north of Boundary Street (Florida Avenue).
Explore the history of Brookland through an old map from 1903. See what the area looked like and how it has changed over the years. Discover the stories behind the map!
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 to veer down New Hampshire at the last second.
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock during the Civil War (Library of Congress)
Well, technically, there never was a circle at 16th and U St., however in the late 19th...
Discover the political pressures behind the renaming of Georgia Avenue in Washington, DC. From Senator Augustus Octavius Bacon to Senator John Coit Spooner, learn about the grand plan of L'Enfant and the objections of the local communities.
Celebrate our first birthday by taking a look at how much the Washington waterfront has changed since 1909. See the ambitious development projects that are transforming the area and the map of the waterfront from 1909.
Take a step back in time and explore the real estate section of the Washington Times from June 7th, 1908. See what the city was like over a century ago!
Teddy Roosevelt lived a life of daring and bravery. Even when faced with a drunken man on Massachusetts Avenue, he remained unfazed. You won't believe what he did after being shot in the chest! Read on to find out more about Teddy Roosevelt's incredible story.
This incredible photo of the Capitol Building was taken between 1905 and 1915, part of the Detroit Publishing Company collection at the Library of Congress. See the amazing image and discover the history behind it!
