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Washington Monument from old State, War, and Navy Buildin
Unseen Angle: Dazzling View of the Washington Monument From the Old State, War, and Navy Building
Take a look at this stunning, never-before-seen old photograph of the Washington Monument, as viewed from the old State, War, and Navy Building. Get a unique angle of the Monument and learn more about a historic building in our nation's capital.
Capitol Building in 1924
A Glimpse Into the Past: An Incredible Photo of the Capitol Building in 1924
Take a look back in time with this incredible photo of the Capitol Building in 1924. See the amazing architecture and get a glimpse into the past with this amazing photo!
1921 Ford advertisement
Uncovering a 1921 Ford Advertisement from the Library of Congress
Uncover this 1921 Ford advertisement that was discovered at the Library of Congress. Check out the cool imagery and learn about the history of Ford motorcars in the early 20th century.
views from the Washington Monument
Take a Look at 1924 Washington From the Washington Monument
Take a look at 1924 Washington from the Washington Monument with these stunning photographs. Click on them to get greater details. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library. Visit GhostsofDC.org for more.
1927. "Skinned frankfurts, made in Washington, D.C." What Bismarck said about laws and sausages: It turns out you can watch them (or not watch them) being made in the same place. Harris & Ewing glass negative.
A Glimpse Into the Past: A Woman Working at a D.C. Sausage Factory in 1927
Take a look back in history with this incredible photo from 1927 of a woman working at a sausage factory in Washington, D.C. See what life was like in the past with this amazing image from Harris & Ewing glass negative.
December 17, 1924. Washington, D.C. "Auto safety device demonstration. Inspector Albert Headley." National Photo glass negative.
Unusual Safety Device Demonstration on Car in 1924 Washington, D.C.
Check out this mysterious safety device demonstration captured in a 1924 photo in Washington, D.C.! Learn more about this bizarre event and its participants in our latest blog post.
Lincoln Memorial in 1924
The Government Shutdown Isn't Stopping This Family from Enjoying the Lincoln Memorial
Learn how one family is still able to enjoy the Lincoln Memorial despite the government shutdown. Read more to find out how they did it!
Loudon National Bank and King Street
A Look Back at the Intersection of King Street and Market Street in Leesburg
Take a trip back in time and explore the intersection of King Street and Market Street in Leesburg today. See what the area looked like around 1920 with a look at the historic photo and Google Street View.
Market Street and M.E. Church, south, Leesburg, Va.
A Look Back at the Methodist Church on Market St. in Leesburg, VA
Take a look back at the Methodist Church on Market St. in Leesburg, VA with an old photo and Google Street View. See how the building has changed over time!
1927 ad for Standard Plumbing Fixtures
Washington Post Reports Plumbing Fixtures Stolen From Vacant Houses in 1927
Read this article from the Washington Post printed in 1927 about the theft of plumbing fixtures valued at $1,150 from vacant houses. Learn about the stolen items and the B. F. Saul real estate firm's role in the investigation.

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