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.
Follow us as we explore the story of William J. Donovan and the Baseball House, a bar dedicated to the love of baseball in Washington D.C. back in the 19th century. Learn about William J. Donovan, his family, and the Baseball House puzzle he created.
Take a look back in time at three photographs from the 1902 Grand Army of the Republic Parade in Washington DC. See the program of festivities and learn more about the 36th encampment of the Grand Army in Washington.
Read about the robbery of Frederick Douglass’ former home at Cedar Hill in Anacostia, Washington D.C. in 1905. Learn more about this historic event from The Washington Post and other sources.
A look at the front page of the Alexandria Gazette from January 2nd, 1904. See the original page from the Library of Congress.
Photographer Ernest Crandall captured the U.S. Capitol at night in 1907. The image comes from the Library of Congress and shows the dome before the exterior was lit the way it is today.
Andrew J. ‘Cy’ Cummings was a larger-than-life figure in early 1900’s Chevy Chase. He was a football star at Georgetown, a successful farmer, politician, and sportsman. Read more about ‘Big Cy’ from the Chevy Chase Historical Society.
Take a look at this old photo of Connecticut Avenue in 1904 and explore the people, places, and things that make up this historic image. See a larger version and add your comments below.
Fascinating article of our blog’s favorite hero Officer Sprinkle.
