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Posted In 1910s

ladies' waiting room at Union Station
A Look Inside the Ladies' Waiting Room at Union Station 100 Years Ago
Take a look back in time to the 1910s and explore the ladies' waiting room at Union Station. See the sparsely decorated room and imagine what it was like for women to wait for their train 100 years ago.
Walter Johnson in 1907
Walter Johnson's 18-Inning Performance: A Look Back at May 15th, 1918
On May 15th, 1918, Walter Johnson delivered an unforgettable performance as he pitched 18 innings in one game and won against the defending World Series Champion Chicago White Sox. Read to learn more about this incredible game and how it happened!
proposed underground streetcar system - 1912
Original Subway Planned for Downtown D.C. in 1912
Washington DC almost has a subway started in 1912, well before WMATA and Metro opened in 1976. Learn about what almost was built in the District.
Japanese lantern stone statue in West Potomac Park
Cherry Blossoms in DC: Honoring a Gift from the Mayor of Tokyo
In 1912, the Mayor of Tokyo gave 3,000 cherry trees to Washington, DC as a sign of friendship. Learn more about the gift and find out where to find cherry blossoms in DC away from the tourist masses!
Connecticut Ave. Bridge
A Look Back at the Connecticut Avenue Bridge in 1911
Take a look back in time with this great collection of D.C. postcards, featuring the Connecticut Avenue Bridge in 1911. Read up on the bridge's history on Wikipedia.
north side of F St
A Look at the North Side of F Street in DC's Gallery Place
Take a look at the north side of F Street in DC's Gallery Place with this historical photograph from the Library of Congress. Learn more about this area of DC today!
Meridian Hill Park
A Look Back at the Construction of Meridian Hill Park – Mary Foote Henderson’s Vision
Taking a look back at the construction of Meridian Hill Park in DC, largely thanks to Mary Foote Henderson's vision of the park. Uncovering never-before-seen photos from the Library of Congress of the park being built.
Blair House
A Look Back at Blair House, Before It Became Government Property
Take a look back at Blair House, before it became government property in 1942. See a photo of the residence taken around 1918, when it was still a private home. Source: Library of Congress.
V Drive - April 1919
Remembering the Opening of the V Drive at Treasury in 1919
Take a look back at the opening of the V Drive at Treasury in April 1919, thanks to GoDCer Jim for sharing this photo via Facebook. His cousin Catherine has it hanging on her wall!
The Washington Herald - August 31st, 1919
Uncovering the Institute for Physical Development: Two Vintage Ads from 1919
Take a look back in time with us as we uncover two vintage advertisements from 1919 featuring the Institute for Physical Development. See what life was like in Washington, DC a century ago!

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