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Madam's Organ by Day
If Walls Could Talk: Madam's Organ
Today, 2461 18th St. NW is one of the more popular late-night destinations in the rowdy Adams Morgan neighborhood. Far from it's days as a store where you could buy a crib.
Dupont Circle looking east
A Glimpse of Dupont Circle in the 1920s: A Photograph from Blaine Mansion
Take a look at this photograph taken from Blaine Mansion in the 1920s, looking east over Dupont Circle. You can see the Cairo Building in the background.
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Southeast Garden at the White House in 1921
Terrific colorized image of the White House from 1921.
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Fealy's Corner, 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue." Dr. Martin Fealy's pharmacy at 1024 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Then-and-Now Look at Fealy's Corner in Washington, D.C.
Take a then-and-now look at Fealy's Corner in Washington, D.C. with this 1920 photo and a modern look at the spot using Google Street View. See how the area has changed over the past century!
At the White House gates. "M.A. Rainey, October 5, 1922." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Wild Police Chases of the 1980s in D.C.: Three Things You May Not Have Known
Step back in time and explore wild police chases in D.C. from the 1980s. Read about three of the most noteworthy, plus photos and newspaper clips. Learn something new about D.C. today!
The Mayflower Hotel (Library of Congress)
A Look at the Mayflower Hotel on Connecticut Avenue in the 1920s
Take a look at this old image of the Mayflower Hotel on Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC, some time in the mid to late 1920s. Learn more about this iconic hotel and its place in American history.
Ku Klux Klan members march in Washington
This is Absolutely Horrifying: How the Ku Klux Klan Marched Down Pennsylvania Ave. in 1920s
In 1928, the Ku Klux Klan was allowed to march down Pennsylvania Ave. Learn about this horrifying event, and watch a video of it. Understand why this is so unsettling, and how it affected our nation.
Margaret Gorman in 1921 (Library of Congress)
Margaret Gorman: Washington Teen Is The First Miss America
Explore the captivating journey of Margaret Gorman, the first Miss America from Washington, D.C. in 1921. Discover her life, achievements, and legacy.
1201 S St. NW
Exploring the History of 1201 S Street NW, from the Harmon Family Grocery Store to The Coffee Bar
Delve into the fascinating history of 1201 S Street NW in DC, from the Harmon Family Grocery Store to The Coffee Bar. Learn about the Harmon family and the history of the building, plus newspaper archives and more!
homes on Klingle Road - June 16th, 1922 (Washington Post)
Take a Look at This 1922 Ad for a Mt. Pleasant Home in the Washington Post
Take a look at this amazing ad for a Mt. Pleasant home that was published in the Washington Post on June 18th, 1922. See the photo of the homes on Klingle Road that accompanied the ad.

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