We Finally Found a High-Res Image of Griffith Stadium
Searching for a high-res image of Griffith Stadium? We found one at the National Archives. Check it out and learn more about the history of Griffith Stadium with GhostsofDC.
1920s
Washington in the 1920s was a city in full swing. The decade brought jazz clubs, speakeasies, and a building boom that filled in the last great gaps in the city’s streetscape. Calvin Coolidge’s Washington was prosperous and busy, even as Prohibition tried to shut down the good times. These posts explore the capital’s roaring decade.
Exploring a 1923 Chevy Chase Home Through Real Estate Advertisements and Google Street View
Take a trip back in time and explore a 1923 Chevy Chase home through real estate advertisements and Google Street View. See what the home looked like nearly a century ago!
Two New Colorized Photos to Identify the Location of a 1927 Image
Discover two new colorized photos from 1927. See if you can identify the buildings in the background and pinpoint the location! Spend at least an hour of your morning on this awesome image from Pinterest.
Exploring the History of D.C. Public Elementary Schools: Janney, Gibbs, Eaton and Watkins
Learn about the history of D.C. public elementary schools Janney, Gibbs, Eaton and Watkins. We explore the background behind their names and the people they were named for.
1922 Map of Washington, D.C. Showing Parking Restrictions Downtown
A 1922 map of Washington, D.C. showing where parking was and was not permitted in the congested downtown area. Click through for the full-resolution version.
Close-Up Details from a 1922 Washington, D.C. Aerial Photo
A 1922 aerial photograph of Washington, D.C. packed with street-level detail. Click through for the full-resolution version.
Russia House Was Once the Irish Free State Legation
Before it was Russia House, this Connecticut Avenue mansion flew the flag of the brand-new Irish Free State. A 1925 photo shows it in its diplomatic prime.
An Unbelievable Photo from 1923: An Amphibian Aircraft on the Reflecting Pool in Front of the Lincoln Memorial
What an unbelievable photo from 1923! An amphibian aircraft sits on the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. See the amazing image and find out more about this unique and fascinating moment in history.
Recognizing Washington, D.C. from an Aerial View in 1921
Take a look at this 1921 aerial view of Washington, D.C. and see if you can recognize any of the landmarks. Click on it for a larger, more detailed version.