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John Russell Pope's Competition Proposal for a Pyramid with Porticoes Style Monument to Abraham Lincoln, 1912
Unbuilt Wonders: The 1912 Alternative Designs for the Lincoln Memorial
Explore the fascinating alternate designs for the Lincoln Memorial from 1912, never built but unearthed from the National Archives. Discover John Russell Pope's imaginative proposals including a pyramid with porticoes, showcased in a series of intriguing images.
Bird's-eye view of Pennsylvania Avenue west from 18th Street, Washington, D.C., showing the Department of Commerce
A Bird's-Eye View of Washington, D.C. from the Corner of 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1920s
Take a look at a bird's-eye view of Washington, D.C. from the corner of 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1920s. This historic image was taken by the Library of Congress.
car crossing Rock Creek
Revisiting Rock Creek: A Photo Comparison of a Car Crossing and Horseback Riders
Revisiting Rock Creek in Washington, DC in the 1920s. See a photo comparison of a car crossing and horseback riders. View images from the Library of Congress.
Native American in Rock Creek Park
Uncovering the Mystery of the Staged Photo of a Native American in Rock Creek Park, 1924
This 1924 photo of a Native American posing with his bow and arrow in Rock Creek Park was clearly staged. Uncover the mystery behind this historic image from the Library of Congress.
"Arlington National Cemetery, 1922." With the USS Maine Memorial rising at left. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
The Historical Significance of the Photograph of Arlington National Cemetery, 1922
This powerful photo of Arlington National Cemetery in 1922 speaks for itself. With the USS Maine Memorial rising at left, it holds significant historical value. Discover the story behind this photo!
front page of the Washington Times - May 17th, 1912
Explore the Front Page of the Washington Times from May 17th, 1912
Take a trip back in time and explore the front page of the Washington Times from May 17th, 1912. See what news was important to readers at the time, and uncover a piece of history from over 100 years ago!
front page of the Washington Times - May 16th, 1912
Analysing the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912 - Roosevelt's Sure Nomination
Explore the Washington Times of May 16th, 1912, and the sure nomination of Theodore Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1912. Learn more about this historic event and the newspaper's coverage.
view down Pennsylvania Ave. NW
A Look Back in Time: Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s
Take a look back in time with this beautiful photo of Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s. We did a little Googling to find this one and came across it here.
winter driving in DC
An Incredible Look into DC's Past: A Vintage Photo of Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s
Take an incredible look into DC's past with this vintage photo of Pennsylvania Ave in the 1920s. We found it here and it's truly fascinating to see how much has changed since then!
front page of the Washington Times - May 15th, 1912
Revisiting the Epic 1912 Presidential Election Between Taft and Roosevelt Through the Pages of the Washington Times
Get a glimpse into the epic 1912 presidential election between Taft and Roosevelt through the pages of the Washington Times from May 15th, 101 years ago. See the front and back page of the newspaper from that day.

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