Old Photos of Dulles Airport Under Construction
This series of great images shows Washington’s Dulles International Airport while it was being constructed.
1950s
Postwar Washington was prosperous and anxious in equal measure. The suburbs of Virginia and Maryland exploded with development as families left the city, while downtown hummed with Cold War government activity. The civil rights movement was gaining momentum, and the city’s neighborhoods were beginning a long transformation.
JFK’s Opposition to Widening Chain Bridge Road in McLean, VA
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
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
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!
A Look at 1810 Shepherd St. in Washington, DC: Then and Now
Take a look at 1810 Shepherd St. in Washington, DC, from the 1950s to today. See how the building has changed over the years. Check it out on Ghosts of DC!
The Trouble Two Teenagers Got Into in Chevy Chase in 1951
Discover the trouble two teenagers got into in Chevy Chase, Maryland in 1951. Read this article to find out more about the FBI and Montgomery County Police’s involvement and the consequences of their actions.
Reader Appreciation: Incredible Photos of Washington, DC in 1950
We love getting notes from readers like that! Here’s a special post of appreciation, with incredible photos of Washington, DC as it looked in 1950.
Carroll Hall Loses His Left Eye After Being Struck By a Flying Hockey Puck
Carroll Hall, a local newspaper and public relations man, lost his left eye after being struck by a flying hockey puck at a Washington Presidents-New Haven Blades game. Read the article from The Washington Post and Times Herald from December 16th, 1957.
It’s Midnight in Washington…and this is the Steve Allison show: A Look Back at Fidel Castro’s 1959 Visit to the Nation’s Capital
Take a look back at Fidel Castro’s historic visit to DC in 1959, when the Cuban leader appeared as a ‘surprise’ guest on the Steve Allison show at the Ceres Restaurant. What was the public perception of him then?