Posted In 1930s

Looking southwest at the Old Post Office Pavilion (far left), Southern Railway Building (middle), and District Building on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., in 1932. On in the fall of 1932, the structures in rear of the District Building would be razed to make way for the U.S. Department of Labor building, whose cornerstone would be laid on December 15, 1932

A Glimpse into the Past: An Amazing Shot of What Would Become Federal Triangle in 1932

Take a look back in time with this amazing shot of what would become Federal Triangle in Washington, D.C. in 1932. See the Old Post Office Pavilion, Southern Railway Building, and District Building in this historic photo.

September 1935. A closeup of the Washington, D.C., row house seen here over the weekend. "Front of old brick structure in section near Union Station. Land is low here and water collects in front and backyard after a rain and remains for many days. Entrances to privies are usually under water. Interior of homes similar in shabbiness to exterior." 35mm nitrate negative by Carl Mydans for the Resettlement Administration.

Exploring the Row Houses of Massachusetts Avenue near Union Station in 1935

Take a look back in time to explore the row houses of Massachusetts Avenue near Union Station in Washington, D.C. in 1935. See a closeup of the old brick structure and learn about the shabbiness of the interior of the homes.

When Did DC Get Parking Meters?

This brilliant, money making nuisance was first installed in Oklahoma City in 1935 to help reduce congestion and encourage parking turnover.

Washington, D.C., circa 1937. Exterior of the Happy News Cafe (described in a 1933 news item as "the new dietitian restaurant for the unemployed") at 1727 Seventh Street N.W. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Exploring the History of Washington D.C. Through the Happy News Cafe

Explore the history of Washington D.C. during the Great Depression through the Happy News Cafe, a dietitian restaurant for the unemployed that still stands today. Learn more in this blog post!

Three Stories About the Department of Commerce Building

Did you know the Commerce Department is built on top of an ancient pirate ghost river? Or that lost alligators once wandered the halls?

The Pig at 1320 14th St. NW (foodnomad.net)

Exploring the History of 1320 14th St. NW: From Auctions to Yeggs to Sex Shops

Explore the fascinating history of 1320 14th St. NW, from auctions in 1878 to a safe robbery in 1934 to a sex shop in 1985. Plus, learn why it's now home to The Pig restaurant!

Representative Francis Shoemaker Arrested for Assaulting Taxi Driver in 1934

In 1934, Minnesota Representative Francis Shoemaker was arrested for assaulting a taxi driver in Washington, DC. Read the full story here to learn more about this incident from the Baltimore Sun.

Children browse a street market in Washington, D.C. Photograph by John Vachon, November, 1937.

The Sad Face of a Child in Washington, D.C.: A Photograph by John Vachon

This photo captures a moment in time of a child in Washington, D.C. with a sad face. This photograph was taken by John Vachon in November 1937.

Longworth House Office Building (Architect of the Capitol)

A Terrifying Elevator Plunge, Union Steel & a Shotgun: The History of DC's Longworth House Office Building

Take a journey through the history of DC's Longworth House Office Building. From a terrifying elevator plunge, to union steel and a shotgun, read about the past of this Capitol Hill icon!

Cannon House Office Building (Library of Congress)

Exploring the Ghosts of the Cannon House Office Building

Explore the wild parties and tragic suicides of the Cannon House Office Building with this look at the obscure stories of its past. Plus, a lost chow dog!

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