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Department of Treasury (1910) - Library of Congress
A Detailed Look at the Treasury Building in 1910
Take a detailed look at the Treasury Building in 1910 with this stunning photograph from the Library of Congress. Explore the history behind this iconic building and its role in US government.
cab stand at McPherson Square
A Look Back: Cab Stand at McPherson Square circa 1918
Take a look back in time to 1918 and the cab stand at McPherson Square. This photo was found on Documentarist and provides a fascinating glimpse of a different era.
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The 1914 Washington Times Story of Herman Kabansky's Desperate Struggle with Policeman J.L. Edwards
Read the incredible 1914 Washington Times story of Herman Kabansky's desperate struggle with Policeman J.L. Edwards. Five were shot, including Kabansky, and one was left paralyzed. Read the full story here!
Central High School stadium in the 1910s
More Photos of Cardozo High School (formerly Central High School)
Check out these additional photos of Cardozo High School (formerly Central High School) that we dug up. We hope GoDCer Gail enjoys them!
Smith Transfer and Storage Co., 13th & U Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Exploring the History of Smith Transfer and Storage Company in Washington, D.C.
Take a journey back in time to explore the history of Smith Transfer and Storage Company in Washington, D.C. This photo was taken sometime between 1910 and 1920 and shows the Ellington Apartment Building that sits on the site today.
young man pulled by horse
A Blast from the Past: Exploring the Joy of a Winter Day in 1919
Take a trip back in time to a winter day in 1919. Join us as we explore the joy of a young man being pulled by a horse, and the chances that we wiped out shortly after this shot was taken.
Photo shows historic boarding house, also called Eastern Branch Hotel, on the south side of Pennsylvania Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. (Source: Records of the Columbia Historical Society, 1904, v. 7, p. 79)
The Forgotten History of Washington D.C.'s First Hotel - Tunnicliff's Eastern Branch
The overlooked history of Tunnicliff's Eastern Branch Hotel, Washington D.C.'s first hotel established in 1796, later demolished in 1931 to build a gas station.
Bury's drug store around 1919
A Brief Look Back at Anacostia's Uniontown Bar & Grill
Take a look back at Anacostia's iconic Uniontown Bar & Grill, a building that could soon have new life breathed into it. Learn about the history of the building and the recent bad decisions that led to its closure.
street scene at 11th and F St. in 1910s
Amazing Street Scene at 11th and F in the 1910s
1910s view of Washington, DC at 11th and F Streets NW.
Walter & Hazel Johnson in 1924 (Library of Congress)
Celebrating 100 Years Since the Women's Suffrage Parade: Walter Johnson's Support for Women's Right to Vote
Celebrate 100 years since the women's suffrage parade in Washington with an apropos article about Walter Johnson's support for women's right to vote. Learn more about his and his wife Hazel's marriage in Columbia Heights.

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