-ad 189-

Posted In 1970s

Dupont Circle metro
A Rare Look at the Dupont Circle Metro Station - Vintage Photos of Washington, D.C.
Check out this rare vintage photo of the Dupont Circle Metro Station in Washington, D.C.! See what this station looked like in the past and explore the historical context of this iconic station.
Giant Food in 1979
A Hilarious Flashback to 1979: The Prices of Everyday Groceries at Giant Food
Take a trip back in time to 1979 and see what everyday groceries cost at Giant Food! This advertisement from the Washington Post offers a hilarious glimpse into the past.
this is a gun
A Metropolitan Policeman Arrested for Armed Robbery in Washington D.C. in 1972
In March 1972, a metropolitan policeman was arrested in Washington D.C. and charged with the armed robbery of a practical nurse at the George Washington University Hospital. Read the incredible story here!
The Connecticut Inn Motel
Exploring the Connecticut Inn Motel – A Look Back at 4400 Connecticut Ave. NW in 1973
Take a look back at 4400 Connecticut Ave. NW in 1973 with this postcard from the Connecticut Inn Motel. See what the building looks like today and explore what has changed over the years.
Southwest Washington, D.C. With South End Of L'Enfant Plaza In Foreground, April 1973
The Sad History of L'Enfant Plaza in D.C.
L'Enfant Plaza in Washington D.C. has a sad history. It was once a vibrant part of the city, but it was bulldozed in the 1960s as part of an urban renewal program. Learn more about this unfortunate chapter of D.C. history.
Union Station in 1977
Looking Back: A Glimpse of Union Station in 1977 through an Old Photograph
Step back in time with a captivating photograph of Union Station in Washington D.C. from 1977. Discover the differences in the station's architecture, surroundings, and atmosphere, and reflect on how this iconic landmark has evolved over the years to better serve today's travelers.
a proposed map of the federal district in Washington (1970)
Exploring the Possibility of True Home Rule in Washington, D.C.: The 1970 Proposal to Cede Part of the City Back to Maryland
In 1970, a bill was proposed to give most of Washington, D.C.'s land back to Maryland, in an effort to achieve true home rule. Explore the proposal in this article, which details the bill and the reactions of Congress members at the time.
Construction of the third office building for the U.S. Senate in 1979.
Uncovering a Piece of U.S. History: The Construction of the Hart Senate Office Building in 1979
Take a look back in time at the construction of the Hart Senate Office Building in 1979, as discovered on the U.S. Capitol's Flickr page. Learn about this piece of U.S. history and view the photo of the building in progress.
Richard Nixon's letter of resignation
The National Archives Uncovers Richard Nixon's Resignation Letter, Initialed by Henry Kissinger
The National Archives has uncovered a rare image of Richard Nixon's resignation letter, initialed by Henry Kissinger at 11:35 a.m. on August 9th, 1974. Check out the letter here!
One Of The Bicyclists Holds Her Ears Against The Roar Of The Jet, Taking Off From National Airport, May 1973
Relaxing and Watching Planes Take Off at Gravelly Point in National Airport
Spend your weekends relaxing and watching planes take off at Gravelly Point in National Airport. Get a glimpse at the beauty of a jet taking off with a shot of four women watching.

Enjoy daily

Ghosts of DC stories.