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Posted In 1920s

The Willard Hotel in 1922 (Shorpy)
Exploring the Willard Hotel: A Look at the Amazing History and Detail of the 1922 Photo
Take a look at the amazing history and detail of the 1922 photo of the Willard Hotel. See if you can find anyone in the hotel peaking out the window. Maybe it's a ghost!
D.C. Fire Dept. car for Semmes Motor Co." National Photo Company Collection glass negative (Shorpy)
Trolling the Internet? Here's a 1922 D.C. Fire Department Car to Brighten Your Sunday Night
Take a break from the 'case of the Mondays' with this ultra-high-resolution photo of a 1922 D.C. Fire Department car. Click on the photo for better details and related articles on the Ghosts of D.C. blog!
Today we're leaving the office and taking the streetcar downtown for some shopping. From 1924, "F Street N.W. from 14th Street." (Shorpy)
Exploring F Street NW in 1924: A Look Back at Washington DC
Take a look back at Washington DC in 1924 with this photo of F Street NW. Learn more about the history of the city and explore related articles from Ghosts of DC.
1925 fire run with Barney, Gene and Tom
Last Fire Horses for D.C. Fire Department: Three Things You Didn't Know
Learn the stories of the last three fire horses for the District of Columbia Fire Department. Read about their last run, retirement floral tribute, and the sad tale of their final days.
Irving Street Garage Co. advertisement in the Washington Times
Exploring the History of Irving Street Garage Co. in DC
Discover the history of the Irving Street Garage Co. in Washington, DC, located on the site of the current DC USA shopping center. Read this blog post to explore the history of this garage from April 10th, 1920.
Washington, D.C., 1924. "Ford Motor Co. -- Lincoln at Capitol." The Great Transportator. National Photo Company glass negative (Shorpy)
1924 Ford at the Capitol Building - A Captivating Photograph
A captivating photograph from 1924 of a Ford car in the foreground with the Capitol Building in the background. Learn more about this historic image and its context by reading this blog post.
Corcoran Gallery of Art between 1910-1925 (Library of Congress)
Three Stories from the Corcoran Gallery's History
Three great stories from the Corcoran Gallery's past, including an unnoticed President Coolidge and stolen art.
Arcade Market in Columbia Heights (Library of Congress)
The Arcade Market in Columbia Heights: The First Commercial House to Establish a Parking Garage on Its Roof in 1927
On November 9th, 1927, John S. Blick, president of the Washington Arcade Co., presented plans to the District Commissioners to establish a parking garage on the roof of the Arcade Market in Columbia Heights. Read more to learn about this historic first in Washington, DC.
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A Munchkin in Washington: The Story of Julius Daranyi, Midget Traffic Cop
Follow the story of Julius Daranyi, a midget traffic cop in Washington DC in 1924. Relive this unique moment in history, complete with original Washington Post article, photographs, and related articles.
Washington's Joe Judge sliding at home
Highlighting an Old Local Baseball Hero: Joe Judge
Learn about Joe Judge, Washington's first baseman for almost 18 seasons starting in 1915 up until 1932. Joe was a fine ball player, batting .300 or higher in nine seasons and set a number of American League records. Read about his career and his embrace of the city of Washington.

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