What was Washington, D.C. like in the 1950s? Take a look at our great posts with stories, people, photos, and history about the District from the fifties.
Explore the fascinating history of 1320 14th St. NW, from auctions in 1878 to a safe robbery in 1934 to a sex shop in 1985. Plus, learn why it’s now home to The Pig restaurant!
Fats Domino was banned from performing at Griffith Stadium in August 1957. The Washington Post wrote about the decision, which was made on the advice of the Metropolitan Police department to protect citizens from potential rowdy crowds.
Explore Hillcrest Heights in 1959 with a vintage real estate advertisement from none other than Ted Lerner. Check out the Google Map to see how the neighborhood has changed over the past 60 years. #HillcrestHeights #1950s #TedLerner
Take a look back at Falls Hill in the 1950s with this advertisement featuring a home at 408 Venice St. See what it looks like today with Google Street View!
We’re celebrating John Roll McLean, former owner of the Washington Post, with a 1957 real estate advertisement for Devon Park in McLean, VA. Check out the Brady-esque architecture!
Take a look back at Washington DC’s Hillcrest neighborhood with this 1952 real estate advertisement. See how the home is valued today and check out the Google Street View.
Check out this great real estate advertisement from Sleepy Hollow in Falls Church during the 1950s. We may have found the home in the ad, but if you recognize it, let us know!
Take a look back at real estate ads from Marlow Heights and Hillcrest Heights in the Eisenhower years of 1955. This advertisement offers a glimpse into the past of these two neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
Learn the history of Griffith Stadium, where owner Clark Griffith was an adamant prohibitionist before finally allowing the sale of beer in 1956. Read all about it here!
We’re hoping to earn a GoDCer for life in Ayanna by posting Hillcrest-related advertisements from 1955. See the historic ad & compare it to the present home today!
