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National Savings and Trust Building in 1960
A Look Back at the National Savings and Trust Building in 1960
Take a look back at the National Savings and Trust Building in 1960, as seen in this photo sent in by GoDCer Andy from his Flickr collection. This building is located close to the White House on the northeast corner of 15th and New York Ave. NW.
proposed tunnel system in Washington
The Forgotten Plan to Beautify Washington DC with Tunnels and Bricks in the 1960s
Learn about the ambitious plan to beautify Washington DC with tunnels and bricks in the 1960s. Find out why the plan never came to fruition and what interesting history it has left behind.
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Witnessing History: Revisiting the Devastation of the 1968 MLK Assassination Riots
Witnessing history! Revisit the devastation of the 1968 MLK assassination riots with this old film from the National Archives. A must-see for all.
The Watergate Complex
The Debate Over the Proposed Watergate Towne Complex Along the Potomac River in 1962
In May 1962, a proposed development along the Potomac River caused much debate. The Watergate Towne complex was set to be built, but the proposed height of the structures was a point of contention. Read more about this debate here.
LBJ on the phone
Listen to Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 Phone Call Ordering New Pants
Listen to the classic 1964 phone call in which President Lyndon B. Johnson orders new pants from the Texas-based Haggar apparel company. Courtesy of American Radio Works. Get the full flavor here!
Brickskeller cocktail waitress
Want a Job? Check out the Brickskeller Cocktail Waitress Ad from December 10th, 1968
Take a look back at the Brickskeller ad for a cocktail waitress from Dec 10th, 1968. See what the job entailed and discover why this old favorite still holds a special place in the hearts of many.
Hotel Washington entrance
Three Stories From Hotel Washington
If you've lived in D.C. for a while, you'll remember the good old days when the W Hotel was actually Hotel Washington, the historic and storied hotel near the White House. I remember having quite a few pleasant lunches on the roof, with a spectacular view of the Washington Monument and the President's house.
Dulles Airport tower being built
Dulles Airport Opening Dedication Footage From 1962
The airport was dedicated by President Kennedy and former President Eisenhower, a $110 million federal project, largely driven during the latter's administration.
`Key Bridge in 1965
Take a Look Back at Rosslyn in 1965 with this Photo
Check out this amazing photo of Rosslyn in 1965. We dug up this photo on Flickr and it was taken by Roger Wollstadt. Plus, don't miss our post from earlier in the week about a giant fire and explosion that rocked and almost destroyed Rosslyn.
"Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Va., 1958-63. Eero Saarinen, architect. Mobile lounges." A sort of giant rolling jetway (mostly out of frame at left) that carried passengers at Dulles from terminal to plane. The stair truck supported the gangway. 120mm color transparency by Balthazar Korab.
Boarding a Flight at Dulles in the 1960s
Did you know that Dulles Airport was the first airport in the world build for jet aircraft? This photo shows passengers boarding an Eastern Airlines' Douglas DC-8

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