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Aerial view of U.S. Capitol in 1922
A Look Back in Time: These Cool Old Photos Show DC in 1922 from the Air
Take a look back in time with these cool old photos of Washington, D.C. in 1922. See the city from the air in this fascinating collection of photos!
Looking east at construction on Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Note the statue on the partially-constructed pedestal just to the right of the abutments (bottom center). The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts erected this mock-up to determine how high statues on the piers of the bridge should be.
A Look Back: Building Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C. - May 15th, 1928
Take a look back in time with this beautiful old photo showing the construction of Memorial Bridge looking from D.C. towards Arlington National Cemetery. The photo is dated May 15th, 1928. Source: Flickr user Tim Evanson.
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Exploring Washington, D.C. From the Air: An Incredible 1922 Photo
Take a look at this incredible 1922 photo of Washington, D.C. taken from the air. Click on the image for a larger version and explore the city's history up close!
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Exploring the Streets of DC in 1920: 1610 14th St. NW
Take a journey back in time to explore DC's 1610 14th St. NW in 1920! See what's changed and stay the same with Ghibellina, Rice and Pearl Dive. Zoom in on the details and see the amazing graffiti and a mysterious hose coming out of the ground!
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Takoma Park, MD Declares War on Wild Guns, Wild Dogs and Wild Weeds in 1928
In 1928, the town fathers of Takoma Park, MD declared war on wild guns, wild dogs and wild weeds. Read on to find out the penalties for carrying such weapons without permits and the measures taken to keep dogs in check.
1925 World Series game at Griffith Stadium - Washington v. Pittsburgh
A Look Back at the 1925 World Series at Griffith Stadium
Take a look back at the 1925 World Series at Griffith Stadium with this photo and film footage. We were in the World Series that year, for the second year in a row. Unfortunately, we lost that year.
"Union Station tracks, Washington, circa 1920." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
This Old Photo of Union Station in Washington DC in 1920
This old photograph reveals Union Station in Washington DC in 1920. See the tracks and glass negative from the National Photo Company Collection. | Ghosts of DC
Washington Post headline - December 29th, 1924
The Wild Story of Good Old Tom Brady's Murder During Prohibition
During the depths of Prohibition, an infamous crime was committed in a near-beer saloon in Washington, DC. Read the wild story of Good Old Tom Brady's murder, as told in December 1924 edition of The Washington Post.
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The Fascinating Story of a Prohibition Raid Gone Wrong in Adams Morgan
Discover the amazing, true story of a Prohibition raid gone wrong in Adams Morgan in 1928. Read about the raid and subsequent legal problems for the proprietors, the trial, and the bizarre disappearance of a jury member!
Aerial view of Pennsylvania Avenue looking west, showing Federal Triangle and the National Mall. (2006)
Federal Triangle History: The Story Behind A Name
The history behind the Federal Triangle moniker reveals an intriguing story intertwined with the urban evolution of Washington D.C. in the early 1900s.

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