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1930s

What was Washington, D.C. like in the 1930s? Take a look at our great posts with stories, people, photos, and history about the District from the thirties.

A Rare Look at Warder Mansion in 1937

November 9, 2022February 11, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Dominican Republic Legation

Take a rare look at Warder Mansion in 1937 – this castle-like building was much greener then with ivy growing on it and far more shrubbery. Check out the photo from Library of Congress.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Dominican Republic 2 Comments

Hey GoDCers … Where is this Parking Lot from 1937?

November 9, 2022January 19, 2015 by ghostsofdc
July 1937. "Parking lot in Washington, D.C." Medium-format negative by Russell Lee for the Resettlement Administration.

Hey GoDCers! Take a look at this photo from July 1937 of a parking lot in Washington, D.C. Think you know where it is? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, GoDC Challenges Tags 1930s 5 Comments

Prepare to Be Amazed: A Breathtaking View from the Capitol Dome

November 9, 2022January 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc
1935. Washington, D.C. "View looking down from U.S. Capitol dome, West Front." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Get ready to be amazed! Take in the breathtaking view from the Capitol Dome with this stunning picture from 1935. Click the image for greater details.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1930s, The Capitol Building 1 Comment

Take a Trip Back in Time: An Incredible Photo of the Cuban Embassy at 2630 16th St. NW in 1937

November 9, 2022December 17, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Embassy of Cuba in 1937

Take a trip back in time with this incredible photo of the Cuban Embassy at 2630 16th St. NW in Washington, DC in 1937. Source: Library of Congress.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Cuba, Embassy of Cuba

1932 Apartment Listings for D.C.

November 9, 2022October 20, 2014 by ghostsofdc
1932 Washington Post apartment listings

Check out rental priced in Washington from 1932. This is going to make you feel bad about what you’re paying today.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1930s 2 Comments

Why Is Constitution Avenue Called What It Is Today?

November 9, 2022October 16, 2014 by ghostsofdc
View of commercial building on the northeast corner of B Street (later Constitution Avenue) and 7th Street NW. An automobile in the foreground has an Esso advertising cover on its spare tire that reads, "ESSO THE GIANT POWER FUEL." - February 1st, 1931

Back in 1931, Constitution Avenue was called B Street. Read this blog post to find out why it was renamed Constitution Avenue and when it happened. View the vintage images to get a feel of what it was like back then!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Featured Tags 1930s, Constitution Ave NW

A Photograph of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with the Time Precisely at 10:55 a.m.

November 9, 2022October 14, 2014 by ghostsofdc
View looking west on New York Avenue NW from 13th Street and taking in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and the commercial buildings on H Street NW between 13th and 14th Streets. The time on the church steeple clock is 10:55 a.m.

Take a look at this photograph taken of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington D.C. precisely at 10:55 a.m. Click for a larger, more detailed version.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s

A Blast from the Past: An Incredible Old Photo of G St. at 13th St. from May 25th, 1930

November 9, 2022October 7, 2014 by ghostsofdc
13th and G St.

Check out this amazing old photo of G St. at 13th St. in Washington, DC taken on May 25th, 1930. An incredible blast from the past! Source: Dig DC

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Metro Center 2 Comments

A Blast From The Past: The United Food Stores Market in 1932 Compared to Today

November 28, 2019August 27, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Circa 1932. "United Food Stores." Whitman's Market at A and Sixth streets S.E. in Washington. National Photo Company safety film negative.

Take a look at the incredible transformation of the United Food Stores Market in Washington, DC from 1932 to now! Compare the vintage photo to Google Street View and marvel at how far we’ve come!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Capitol Hill 1 Comment

Amazing Photo of Washington Monument Apex

March 28, 2022June 30, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Washington, D.C., circa 1934. "Washington Monument. Capstone without lightning rods." 8x10 nitrate negative by Theodor Horydczak.

What is on top of the Washington Monument? This close-up photo shows it was repaired in 1934.

Categories Notable People & Places, The Best Of Tags 1930s, Washington Monument 4 Comments
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