On January 31st, 1925, police raided a restaurant on E Street in Washington DC and arrested 57 people for illegal dice games. 40 years later, the same block housed the American Gaming Association. Read the story of Louis Chipouras, arrested both times!
Take a look back in time to 1923 and get a glimpse of Vice President Coolidge and House Speaker Gillett breaking a sweat in the House gym. See the photo and read about the friendly competition that must have gone on during their workouts!
Washington National Cathedral at twilight
Exactly one year ago today, one of the most spectacular buildings in Washington was badly damaged by the earthquake that shook our city. So much so, that the repairs are going to cost millions of dollars and keep it under scaffolding for several years.
If you love this building like we do, consider donating a few bucks to help restore this national treasure. You can give money online, so it’s effortless.
And since we love this building so much,...
In 1927, the GWU girls rifle team won the national championship, making them the highest scoring women's team in the history of rifle shooting. Learn about their incredible story and the success of Central High School in training them to be champions.
Relive Memorial Day weekend 1923 at Potomac Bathing Beach! This amazing photo from Shorpy shows kids in the waters, kicking off summer in style. Click on the image for a closer look.
Ruth Jardine was the daughter of William M. Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture in 1927 and Ambassador to Egypt during President Hoover's Administration. View a photo of Ruth Jardine taken in 1927.
Read about Charles Lindbergh's horseshoe championship win at President Herbert Hoover's summer camp in 1929, just a few months before the start of the Great Depression. Learn about the White House and Constitution Avenue, too!
Take a look back at the first Red Scare of the 20th century, when a communist protest outside the State, War and Navy Building in 1928 led to the arrest of 29 people. Learn more about the International Defense League of America and the labor movement pushing socialist or communist ideologies on the working class.
Get a glimpse of the wild side of DC in 1921 with this story of a police battle with a rum car! Read about the daring chase and thrilling battle between the detectives and bootleggers.
Take a look back in time to January 2nd, 1922, when a line of people stretched up 17th St., across Pennsylvania Ave., and down the White House driveway. This is a snapshot of history!
