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.
Discover the history of the Chevy Chase Ice Palace and Sports Center in Washington, DC, from its opening day in 1938 to its demolition in late 2019. Learn about the ice rink, bowling alley, pool hall, Best & Co. clothing store, and more!
This is a fascinating article about a prepared additional National Mall east of the Capitol. It was never built.
Check out this captivating aerial view of the National Mall from the Capitol and Library of Congress to the Potomac. Get an amazing perspective of the city from above!
Take a step back in time and view the National Mall from the Capitol in 1936. See this stunning photo and discover its interesting history with Cornell University Library.
Get ready for the start of baseball season with a look back at some amazing photos of baseball in DC, including Babe Ruth signing autographs at Griffith Stadium and amateur games in front of the White House and Capitol Building.
Take a look at this stunning photo of the Mall taken from the Capitol Building in 1936. Featuring the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian, this photo is a testament to the beauty of the city.
This vintage stock footage captures Union Station in Washington, D.C. in the 1960s, when the terminal was struggling and heading toward a crisis. A 1963 photograph accompanies the film.
Uncovering the past with this rare stock film footage of the Lincoln Memorial from 1939, courtesy of Archive.org. See this amazing footage for yourself
Take a trip back in time with this 1936 ad from Colonial Village DC. Located at the top of the DC diamond near Silver Spring, this neighborhood has a rich history waiting to be explored.
