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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
