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N. Moore & 19th - Source: rosslynva.org
Dead Man's Hollow: A Dark History of Rosslyn and Arlington
Discover the dark history of Rosslyn and Arlington, VA, in the late 19th & early 20th century, including the notorious Dead Man's Hollow. Learn about infamous murders, robberies and more in this blog post from Ghosts of DC.
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The Mischievous Adventures of Young Quentin Roosevelt
This blog post tells the story of young Quentin Roosevelt, the precocious son of Teddy Roosevelt. Read about his mischievous adventures, from scaring the Secret Service to building a fire in the White House grounds. Sadly, Quentin wouldn't live to see his 21st birthday.
The White House at night
A Remarkable Photograph of the White House After a Winter Snow in 1907
A stunning photograph of the North Portico of the White House after a winter snow in 1907. See the incredible picture and discover its history here!
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Identify the Block in this Early 20th Century Photo
Take a look at this old photo from the early 20th century. Can you identify the block? See if you can figure it out and share your thoughts in the comments below.
1907 view of K St. bridge
A Glimpse of K St. Over Rock Creek Park in 1907
Take a look at this 1907 view of K St. bridge over Rock Creek Park. See the bucolic and rural atmosphere from this incredible photo from Library of Congress.
Whittemore House in 1900
Exploring the Whittemore House and the Women's National Democratic Club in 1900
Take a look back in time to 1900 and explore the Whittemore House and the Women's National Democratic Club with these beautiful historical photos. Check out the websites to learn more about the amazing history of these locations!
Franklin School in 1900
Uncovering History: A Look at an Old Photo Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston
Take a look back in time with this old photo taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston at the turn of the 20th century. See it for yourself and uncover a piece of history!
Western High School in 1900
A Look at Western High School in 1900
Take a look back in time to 1900 and explore the history of Western High School. The photo was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston and the building now houses the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
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Welcome to Map Week! Check Out This 1903 Map of Judiciary Square
Welcome to Map Week! Every morning, we'll share a map with the GoDC community. Check out this great 1903 map of Judiciary Square, featuring the Pension Building and City Hall in the middle. Source: Library of Congress.
Portion of "Map of the District of Columbia" No. D-287, Commission on the Improvement of the Park System, 1901
Exploring Washington DC in 1901: A Map of the District of Columbia
Take a journey back in time and explore Washington DC in 1901 with this map of the District of Columbia. See what's missing and what's still there! Click to explore!

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