The 1910s brought World War I and a massive wave of federal construction that reshaped downtown Washington. The war brought hundreds of thousands of workers flooding into the city, straining housing, transit, and every civic institution to its limits. Woodrow Wilson’s Washington was also the decade when the federal government was formally segregated.
Take a look back in time to uncover the mystery of homes advertised in The Evening Star in 1912. See the Google Street View to find out what these homes look like today.
Take a trip back in time to see F Street in the 1910s with this incredible old photo. Also, check out photos of F Street from different eras, such as the 1870s, 1860s and the Civil War.
Take a look back at Connecticut Avenue Highlands (now Cleveland Park) in 1910 with this old advertisement. Check out more of our awesome old ads here!
Take a look at the remarkable transformation of 7th & G Street NW in Washington D.C. from 1911 to today. See the difference in streetcars, automobiles, and horse-drawn carts in this comparison.
A stunning old photo of trucks on parade, going west down Pennsylvania Ave. towards the White House.
Where did former President Taft live while he was the Chief Justice? This old row house in Dupont Circle was where he lives during his Supreme Court tenure.
Check out these amazing old team photos of Georgetown Prep’s JV basketball team from 1911. Amazing uniforms! See the current team photo too.
Read the story of Queen, the wild dog of Potomac Park who was slain in 1913. Learn about Queen’s reign of terror over pedestrians and motor car drivers, and the efforts to shoot her that ultimately failed.
Take a virtual tour of 15th, Pennsylvania and G Streets in Washington, DC with us. We’re trying to make out where this is today and could use some help. Check out the Google map and add your ideas in the comments!
