D.C. in the 1930s - Ghosts of DC

Remembering Raymond B. Sprinkle – The Son of Officer Sprinkle

October 27, 2021November 7, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Washington Post obituaries - January 4th, 1933

Remembering Raymond B. Sprinkle, the beloved son of Police Officer Sprinkle. His obituary was recently shared by long-time GoDCer John. Read about the mass & interment with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Garnet Jex’s 1936 Painting: An Aerial View of the Smithsonian

August 30, 2019November 6, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Explore the beauty of Garnet Jex’s 1936 painting, an aerial view of the Smithsonian. See the stunning details and learn more about this amazing artwork.

A Glimpse Into the Past: Unveiling the Mystery of 1529 14th St. NW

November 5, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Discover the history of 1529 14th St. NW, now the location of the Matrix, through an email from Stuart and an old advertisement from Hawkins Motors in The Washington Post.

Rediscovering Washingtonians of the Past: Our First Video in Quite Some Time

November 4, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Here’s the first video we’ve made in quite some time. It’s a complition of names and photos of regular Washingtonians who called the District their home between 1912 and 1942.

P.S. Sorry for the typo in the video.

Exploring Hollin Hall, the Plantation on Little Hunting Creek

October 11, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Discover Hollin Hall, the plantation on Little Hunting Creek that was deeded to Thomson Mason, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Learn more about this historic landmark today!

A Rare Find from the Boston Public Library

March 20, 2022October 10, 2013 by ghostsofdc

We made a great discovery at the Boston Public Library, though not in their building. Check out this rare find from their Flickr page and explore the history of the Lincoln Memorial postcard.

A Stunning Look at the National Mall in 1936

December 22, 2021September 19, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Take a look at this beautiful shot of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as seen from the Washington Monument in 1936. See the full picture here!

A Look Back: A 1939 Photograph of Virginia Ave. SW

February 1, 2022September 13, 2013 by ghostsofdc

1939 photograph next to the railroad tracks

Take a look back in time with this 1939 photograph of Virginia Ave. SW. See the Google Street View below to compare the past and present.

Identifying a 1930s Building in DC: Can the GoDC Community Help?

September 13, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Help GoDC identify a 1930s building in DC – can you recognize the “435” on the transom? Check out the Library of Congress photo and see if you can find the building’s exact location. Have a guess? Let us know!

Uncovering the Mystery of the “1743” Building in the 1930s Photo

September 12, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Join the GoDC community in uncovering the mystery of the “1743” building in the 1930s photo. Does the building still exist? Post your thoughts in the comments below. Source: Library of Congress.