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Anacostia

Aerial Views of the Washington Navy Yard Before, During, and After President Kennedy’s Assassination

November 9, 2022September 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc
Aerial view of the Washington Navy Yard, looking east (top). This shot shows the Navy Yard’s borders: M Street on the north (left); the waterfront on the south; 11th street on the east, and 2nd street on the west (foreground). On the right bank of the river is Anacostia, September 1963. NHHC Photograph Collection, Navy Subject Files, Washington Navy Yard. (214).

Take a look at the Washington Navy Yard before, during, and after President Kennedy’s assassination with these aerial views from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Anacostia, Navy Yard, Waterfront

The Robbery of Frederick Douglass’ Former Home at Cedar Hill in 1905

March 14, 2022January 7, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Cedar Hill in 1905

Read about the robbery of Frederick Douglass’ former home at Cedar Hill in Anacostia, Washington D.C. in 1905. Learn more about this historic event from The Washington Post and other sources.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1900s, Anacostia, Frederick Douglass

Exploring Anacostia in 1892: A Look at a Historic Map from the Library of Congress

December 31, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back in time to 1892 Anacostia with this historic map from the Library of Congress. Learn more about this fascinating piece of history today!

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1890s, Anacostia 4 Comments

What Good Hope Hill in Anacostia was Like in 1857: Earn $200 Per Year as a Sober Gardener!

January 1, 2022October 5, 2013 by ghostsofdc
February 27th, 1857

Learn what Good Hope Hill in Anacostia was like in 1857 – and how a sober gardener could earn $200 per year! Later, it was the location of the German Orphan Home.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1850s, Anacostia 2 Comments

Uncovering the Lost History of Butler Heights, Washington DC

January 15, 2022July 10, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Butler Heights advertisement 1916

Discover the forgotten history of Butler Heights, Washington DC with this vintage advertisement from 1916. Learn more about the tiny Butler St. SE, close to Frederick Douglass’ old home.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Anacostia 2 Comments

The Anacostia Bank in 1918

November 4, 2021July 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc
The Anacostia Bank, 2021 Nichols Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C., decorated for a parade

The old Anacostia Bank in Washington, DC from 1918.

Categories Then and Now Tags 1910s, Anacostia 2 Comments

A Brief Look Back at Anacostia’s Uniontown Bar & Grill

March 16, 2022April 4, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Bury's drug store around 1919

Take a look back at Anacostia’s iconic Uniontown Bar & Grill, a building that could soon have new life breathed into it. Learn about the history of the building and the recent bad decisions that led to its closure.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, Anacostia 1 Comment

A Look Back in Time: Capturing Washington in the 1960s from the East

April 3, 2013 by ghostsofdc
view of Washington from the east

Take a look back in time with this series of photos capturing Washington in the 1960s as viewed from the east. Explore the scenery and architecture of the city in this special collection of images.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Featured Tags 1960s, Anacostia 4 Comments

A Look Back in Time: How Good Hope Road in Anacostia Looked in 1916

January 23, 2023January 7, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Anacostia and Good Hope Road in 1916

Take a look back in time and explore how Good Hope Road in Anacostia looked in 1916. See the amazing photos and learn more about the history of this area.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1910s, Anacostia 1 Comment

Exploring Anacostia History with a 1907 Baist Real Estate Atlas

November 28, 2019January 2, 2013 by ghostsofdc
1907 Baist real estate atlas of Anacostia

Take a look at this 1907 Baist real estate atlas to explore the history of Anacostia in Washington D.C. See how the area has changed over the years!

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1900s, Anacostia
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