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Washington Post obituaries - January 4th, 1933
Remembering Raymond B. Sprinkle – The Son of Officer Sprinkle
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.
Aerial View of the Smithsonian
Garnet Jex's 1936 Painting: An Aerial View of the Smithsonian
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.
Hawkins Motors advertisement in 1931
A Glimpse Into the Past: Unveiling the Mystery of 1529 14th St. NW
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.
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Rediscovering Washingtonians of the Past: Our First Video in Quite Some Time
Take a journey back in time to rediscover the Washingtonians of the past. We've put together a compilation of names and photos from 1912 to 1942. Watch our first video in quite some time here now! (P.S. Sorry for the typo in the video.)
Hollin Hall in 1938
Exploring Hollin Hall, the Plantation on Little Hunting Creek
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!
Lincoln Memorial postcard
A Rare Find from the Boston Public Library
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.
National Mall
A Stunning Look at the National Mall in 1936
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!
1939 photograph next to the railroad tracks
A Look Back: A 1939 Photograph of Virginia Ave. SW
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.
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Identifying a 1930s Building in DC: Can the GoDC Community Help?
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!
woman and carriage in front of store
Uncovering the Mystery of the "1743" Building in the 1930s Photo
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.

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