Take a look at this rare photo of newsmen in front of the Capitol Building from the 1910s. Uncover the history behind this incredible photo, courtesy of Cornell University Library.
Explore the fascinating alternate designs for the Lincoln Memorial from 1912, never built but unearthed from the National Archives. Discover John Russell Pope's imaginative proposals including a pyramid with porticoes, showcased in a series of intriguing images.
Take a look at these unique photos from 1912 and see if you can recognize today's Rock Creek Park. Can you identify these locations in the photos from the Library of Congress?
Take a look back at how Washingtonians celebrated Independence Day in 1914. We've dug up photos, a program, and more from the Library of Congress to show what a Fourth of July celebration in Rock Creek Park looked like!
Discover the proposed bridge for Calvert St. done by George O. Totten Jr. in 1917. Though the proposal was accepted, this design was not ultimately built. Learn more about this interesting piece of history!
Take a journey back in time to 1919 with these two incredible photos of the old service station at 19th and L St. See what the service station looked like and read a sign from the time!
Step back in time with a series of captivating photographs of Farragut Square in 1919, taken by the Smithsonian. Discover the tranquil atmosphere and contrasting scenery of the past, and reflect on the social changes and technological advancements that have shaped our world over the last century.
Take a look back in time at the streets of Washington, DC in 1919 with GhostsofDC.org. See if any of the buildings still stand today. Source: Smithsonian Institution Archives.
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we explore the Smithsonian's archives of historic photos of the West Wing and the Washington Monument. See the stunning photos of DC's past! #Smithsonian #WestWing #WashingtonMonument
