D.C. in the 1950s - Ghosts of DC

A Look Back at Life in Southwest Washington in the 1950s

November 9, 2022October 29, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Corner store at 4th and M Streets SW, northwest corner, looking up 4th Street toward L, 1100 block

Take a look back at life in Southwest Washington in the 1950s with this photo of a corner store at 4th and M St. SW. See how the same corner looks today with a Google Maps embed.

This Amazing Old Photo Shows F St. NW in 1955

November 9, 2022August 26, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Check out this amazing old photo of F St. NW in 1955 from 13th St. An interesting comparison to the view today on Google Street View!

Incredible Photos of DC from 1956 Showing Tours Passing by the Front of the White House

November 9, 2022August 21, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Cars in front of the Washington Monument in 1956

Check out these incredible photos of DC from 1956 sent in by GoDCer Bill. The wild part is that tours passed by the front of the White House back in those days. See the photos of the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Federal Triangle!

Incredible Photos From the 1956 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

November 9, 2022June 1, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Griffith Stadium in Washington during the 1956 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

We found these incredible photos from the 1956 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Twitter. See the amazing images from Griffith Stadium in Washington at Ghostsofdc.org.

Retro Tour of Washington D.C.: Fascinating Footage from the 1950s

November 9, 2022May 13, 2015 by ghostsofdc

This is some awesome footage of the old streetcar system here in D.C. from the 1950s. What’s really great is seeing some recognizable spots in the city, like the Dupont Underground, East Capitol St., and of course Union Station. The footage is quite long, but skip around a little and you’ll see some great stuff.

1957 Guided Tour of Washington, D.C.

November 9, 2022May 12, 2015 by ghostsofdc

This film footage from 1957 is excellent. Make sure you watch the whole thing and check out the familiar sites.

Old Photos of Dulles Airport Under Construction

November 9, 2022May 4, 2015 by ghostsofdc

This series of great images shows Washington’s Dulles International Airport while it was being constructed.

JFK’s Opposition to Widening Chain Bridge Road in McLean, VA

November 9, 2022January 8, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Hickory Hill - the Kennedy estate on Chain Bridge Road

Learn about JFK’s opposition to widening Chain Bridge Road from McLean into the District. We also uncovered some interesting facts about the history of McLean, VA. Read more about this story here!

Birth of Patti Sue Williams: Unbelievable Story of a Baby Born on Key Bridge in 1956

November 9, 2022November 26, 2014 by ghostsofdc

In an incredible story of a mother’s dedication, The Washington Post reported in 1956 on the birth of Patti Sue Williams on Key Bridge in Fairfax. Read the article excerpts and find out whether you know this brave woman!

A Look Back at 1955 Washington DC: A Family Photo from Mike

November 9, 2022November 19, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Sue & Joe - Capitol - circa 1955 - final book

Take a look back at 1955 Washington DC with this family photo from Mike. His parents, Sue and Joe, were working at the Pentagon and Vint Hill Farm Station at the time. See the photo and read the story behind it here!