What was Washington, D.C. like in the 1980s? Take a look at our great posts with stories, people, photos, and history about the District from the eighties.
Explore the history of Georgetown’s Apple Store, located at 1229 Wisconsin Ave NW. It’s been many things, including a diner, a parking lot, ESPRIT Superstore, and a national chain of disposers of stolen property.
Take a look back at the history of 1319 Connecticut Ave NW in Dupont Circle, home of the Mad Hatter! We uncover the stories of Mrs. Cordley’s antiques store, The Jenny Shoppe, Wig Fair and more.
Discover the history of Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington, from its original location at 11th and E St. NW in Washington, D.C., to its current home in Clarendon. Learn trivia about the popular bar and find out where Arlington County received its name.
Ghost Dog went on a walk this past weekend to seek out three stories from the Duke Ellington Bridge (formerly known as the Calvert Street Bridge). Learn about the opening day, a 100-foot plunge, and a compromise on aesthetics to save lives.
The Mormon Temple outside DC is full of mystery and intrigue, like the “Surrender Dorothy” graffiti. Learn about the LDS “castle” near Rock Creek.
Some of your D.C. old-timers will remember this commercial. So Awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz2PLuuFEiw
An interesting bit of trivia that you probably don’t know. The dude that penned this jingle, Nils Lofgren, was also a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and was also part of Neil Young’s band. Clearly this jingle is his best work.
Explore the legendary 9:30 Club in D.C. with us! From Rage Against the Machine to James Brown, the walls of this local music venue have seen it all. Check out our tour and share your memories in the comments!
In 1982, the United States Post Office launched a new system dubbed E-COM as an attempt to adopt the then-nascent technology of electronic mail. This story looks at the effort and the battles fought to bring the vision into production.
Ahh, I miss the 80s. Don’t you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZNX3mJBiVg
If you couldn’t tell, today I’m feeling a little nostalgic about 1980s’ television. If you lived in the area back in the 80s, you’ll remember this. It’s the Sunday matinée opening for DC20 and the movie is Captain Blood (1935) with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Check out the movie trailer on YouTube.
