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

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

Proposal for Rock Creek Park in Washington DC, 1886

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.

Stunning Colorized Photograph of Arlington House in 1900

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

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1906 map showing the original boundary milestones of the District of Columbia

Map of All D.C. Boundary Stones From 1906

February 27, 1923. "Miss Alice Reighly, 1409 Harvard Street, president of Anti-Flirt Club, which has just been organized in Washington, D.C., and will launch an 'Anti-Flirt Week' beginning March 4. The club is composed of young women and girls who have been embarrassed by men in automobiles and on street corners." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. (Shorpy)

A Look at the Amazing Anti-Flirt Club and Their "Anti-Flirt Week" from 1923

Willie McCover 1974 Topps Washington "Nat'l Lea"

San Diego Padres Move to Washington for 1974 Season

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Old Dutch Market at Dupont Circle

If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814

A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction

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Robert Todd Lincoln Attends Dedication of Lincoln Memorial

Two elderly convention attendees in 1916 (Library of Congress)

1916 Convention of Former Slaves in Washington

The Wok n’ Roll Restaurant now occupies the space of the Surratt House. The original first floor door has been boarded up, and there is no evidence of the second story entrance or stairs.

Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant

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