The Tenement Housing of Washington D.C. Alleys
Take a look back at what Washington D.C. alleys used to look like when they were filled with tenement housing. Learn more about this piece of history here!
1930s
The Great Depression hit Washington differently than most American cities. FDR’s New Deal brought a massive expansion of the federal government, filling the capital with new agencies, new buildings, and hundreds of thousands of new workers. The decade that devastated much of America actually transformed Washington into a modern metropolis.
The 1930 Army Blimp at the Lincoln Memorial and Captain Flood
On Lincoln’s 121st birthday, the Army landed a blimp on the Mall. The captain leading the wreath party wouldn’t make general until 1943.
A View of the Washington Monument From the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Take a look at this amazing view of the Washington Monument from the George Washington Memorial Parkway. What do you think? Check out GhostsofDC.org for more!
This is What the Metro Center Area Looked Like in 1930
Take a look back in time at this photo of the Metro Center area in Washington, D.C. in 1930. Don’t miss the Wilkins Coffee sign and a photo of Robert DeNiro’s doppelganger from the same era.
Warder Mansion: The DC House Moved Stone by Stone
The Warder Mansion is the only H.H. Richardson building left in Washington. In 1923 an architect bought the doomed downtown house, numbered every stone, and moved it a mile and a half up 16th Street.
Hey GoDCers … Where is this Parking Lot from 1937?
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!
Prepare to Be Amazed: A Breathtaking View from the Capitol Dome
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.
The Cuban Embassy at 2630 16th St. NW in 1937
A 1937 photograph of the Cuban Embassy at 2630 16th St. NW in Washington, DC, when it served as Cuba’s diplomatic headquarters.
1932 Apartment Listings for D.C.
Check out rental priced in Washington from 1932. This is going to make you feel bad about what you’re paying today.