Exploring the Development of Chevy Chase in 1907
Take a journey back in time to the development of Chevy Chase in 1907! We’ll look at a historical map and explore the area on Google Maps to see what has changed!
1900s
The 1900s opened with the Senate Park Commission’s plan to redesign the National Mall, launching one of the most ambitious urban transformations in American history. Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency brought energy and ambition to the capital, and the city’s grand Beaux-Arts institutions began rising across downtown. These posts cover Washington at the dawn of the American century.
How Petworth Was Built: Maps of the Neighborhood from 1903 to 1919
A series of Baist real estate maps shows how Petworth filled in with brick row houses between 1903 and 1919, from bare lots to the blocks around Grant Circle.
In 1900, DC Horse Dealers Said the Automobile Was a Fad
On May 14, 1900, DC horse dealers warned the Washington Post that car engine smells would offend the ‘sensitive nostrils’ of society.
No More Foreign Cars! They’re an Abomination – A Look Back at the Hyperbole of 1909
Nearly 110 years ago, The Baltimore Sun published an opinion piece decrying foreign cars as an abomination and a detriment to the economy. Take a look back at the hyperbolic yet surprisingly familiar rhetoric of 1909 America.
The Wright Brothers at Fort Myer: The 1908 Selfridge Crash and Orville’s 1909 Return
On September 17, 1908, the Wright Flyer crashed at Fort Myer and killed Lt. Thomas Selfridge in the first fatality of powered aviation. Ten months later, Orville Wright returned and won the U.S. Army its first airplane.
Exploring the Lord Fairfax House in Alexandria, Virginia
Take a virtual tour of the Lord Fairfax House in Alexandria, VA. Learn about the Baron of Cameron and see the Google Street View today.
Whoa! Check Out This Colorized Photo of a Horseless Carriage in 1906
Whoa! Check out this amazing colorized photo of a “horseless carriage” in 1906, featuring Senator George P. Wetmore of Rhode Island. Can you identify the building in the background?
Uncovering a Historical Gem: the Willard Hotel around the Year 1904
Take a look at this amazing photo of the Willard Hotel from the year 1904. See what the building looked like in that era and click to learn more
Gave the Room a Sneak Peek: 1903 Map of the Area Around Today’s World Bank
Thanks for the great opportunity to speak at the World Bank today. Check out the 1903 map of the area around today’s World Bank that I gave the room a sneak peek of and am posting for all others now!