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Arlington House

Check Out this Incredible 1864 Photo of Arlington House Shared by GoDCer Matthew

January 20, 2022March 4, 2014 by ghostsofdc
1864 photo of Arlington House

Take a look at this amazing 1864 photo of Arlington House shared by GoDCer Matthew. Thanks for sharing this incredible piece of history!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1860s, Arlington House

Proposal for Rock Creek Park in Washington DC, 1886

October 27, 2021August 13, 2013 by ghostsofdc
diagram of proposed park of 2,500 acres

In 1886, a proposal for Rock Creek Park in Washington DC was made. Read and explore the idea, its history and how the land was eventually used for something more important than a park: Arlington National Cemetery.

Categories Featured, Lost History Tags 1880s, Arlington House, Arlington VA, Rock Creek Park 1 Comment

Stunning Colorized Photograph of Arlington House in 1900

November 4, 2021February 27, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Arlington House in 1900

Colorized photo of Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House as it looked in 1900.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, Arlington House
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