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"Municipal Building, Southern Railway, and Post Office Department, from the Willard Hotel roof." An ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street N.W. in Washington circa 1921, with the Old Post Office tower at left. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Photographic Tour of the Willard Hotel in 1921: A Spectral View of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street
Explore the Willard Hotel in 1921 through this beautiful photograph taken from the roof of the hotel, featuring an ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street NW in Washington.
Photograph shows lights beaming from the top of the Washington Monument at night, also large lights on the ground, directed up, illuminating the sides.
An Unforgettable Photo of the Washington Monument on Armistice Night, 1921
Take a look at this remarkable photo of the Washington Monument on Armistice Night in 1921. See how different the monument looks compared to this other photo. An unforgettable image!
Night view in rain [of Capitol] taken from steps [Neptune Plaza] of Library of Congress
A Stunning Photo of the Capitol Building Taken in 1921 From the Steps of the Library of Congress
Take a look at this stunning photo of the Capitol Building taken in 1921 from the steps of the Library of Congress. See the beautiful night view in the rain and learn more about the history of this iconic building.
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Uncovering the Mystery of the Capitol from the Monument Photo
Can you help uncover the mystery of a photo of the Capitol from the Monument taken between 1900 and 1920? See the photo and learn more about it from the Library of Congress.
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This is Pretty Cool: Check Out Google Street View and the Early 1920s
Take a look at this cool spot on Google Street View and then check out what it looked like back in the early 1920s. See the photos and explore the history of this place!
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Take a Look Back in Time: An Oldsmobile Crossing Boulder Bridge on Beach Drive in 1920
Go back in time to 1920 and take a look at this incredible high resolution photo of an Oldsmobile crossing Boulder Bridge on Beach Drive. Check it out now!
Washington Post - August 5th, 1928
A Look Back: Here's an Old Ad from the Roaring 20s
Take a look back at the Roaring 20s with this old ad from the Washington Post on August 5th, 1928. See the imagery and get a sense of what life was like in the 1920s.
Washington Post - August 25th, 1929
Exploring the History of Chevy Chase Gardens with an Old Advertisement
Explore the history of Chevy Chase Gardens in Washington, DC with this vintage advertisement from 1929. Learn more about the gardens and their impact on the city's history.
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What a Cool Then and Now Photo: 6911 8th St. NW, Washington DC
Take a look at this then and now photo of 6911 8th St. NW in Washington DC. See what the house looked like in 1921 and now with the Zillow listing and Google Street View.
January 28th, 1922 - snowstorm
The Knickerbocker Theatre Tragedy: A Look Back at the Massive Snowstorm That Crippled Washington D.C. in 1922
Take a look back at the massive snowstorm that hit Washington D.C. in 1922, causing the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre to collapse and killing 98 people. Relive this tragic event in history with this photo from the Library of Congress.

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