Western High School in 1919
Back then it was called Western High School. Washington had that school north of Georgetown, Eastern High School near Capitol Hill and Central High School just north of U St.
Trump Hotel in 1919
Here is the lovely Old Post Office Pavilion, currently the Trump Hotel on Pennsylvania Ave.
Georgetown University Dorm Life Circa 1913
This is from the Georgetown University archives showing a group of young men gathered in a dorm room in 1913.
Managasset: Lost Kalorama Mansion
These are some amazing old images we dug up showing a far more bucolic Kalorama. We found some incredible old images of Kalorama, showing Managasset, the summer home “on the hill” where 20th St....
Stunning Look Down Pennsylvania Avenue
Take a look at this remarkable view down Pennsylvania Avenue in about 1921. So stunning.
Potomac and Georgetown Flood
This crazy old photos shows Georgetown’s flooding and the Potomac in 1918. Here’s another good piece about it at The Georgetown Metropolitan.
Five Things in the Paper 100 Years Ago
Let’s try something new. We browsed the papers from Saturday February 22nd, 1919 to come up with some fun and interesting things to share with you. This is what we came across in The Evening Star...
Union Station Taxis Before Uber
We love this old photo showing Union Station back in 1914. You’re looking at a familiar line of taxis waiting for passengers. Source: Library of Congress
Amazing 16th Street Mansion as a Christmas Present!
Here’s a great article opening. This was published on Saturday, December 24th, 1910 … Christmas Eve. The biggest and most expensive Christmas gift that will be given in Washington this year is the palatial...