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Three Stories from the Corcoran Gallery’s History

January 21, 2023June 6, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Corcoran Gallery of Art between 1910-1925 (Library of Congress)

Three great stories from the Corcoran Gallery’s past, including an unnoticed President Coolidge and stolen art.

The Night Calvin Coolidge Was Challenged by a Fire Marshall at the Willard Hotel

April 27, 2026April 17, 2012 by ghostsofdc

In 1922, Calvin Coolidge and his family had a unique experience while staying at the Willard Hotel in DC. Find out what happened when he was challenged by a fire marshall in the middle of the night!

An Unforgettable Silent Film: The 1929 Inauguration of Herbert Hoover

April 27, 2026April 5, 2012 by ghostsofdc

This is an excellent silent film from 1929. It begins with outgoing president Calvin Coolidge and Hoover entering a vehicle and being taken to the Capitol Building down Pennsylvania Avenue.

The members of the Supreme Court are seen — including former president and then Chief Justice William Howard Taft — on the inauguration platform. Both Coolidge and Hoover are present and then the scene closes with the latter giving his inauguration speech.

The parade is grand and festive as Washington celebrates the incoming president. Hoover reviews the parade from the grandstand on Pennsylvania Ave, just north of the White House. The film closes with Calvin and Grace Coolidge waving goodbye from the back of a train.

Exploring the Life of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge

April 27, 2026April 3, 2012 by ghostsofdc

August 14th, 1924. President Calvin Coolidge and his radio-equipped Buick automobile in Washington. (Shorpy)

Take a journey back in time to explore the life of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. Check out a selection of photos from his life and learn more about his legacy.

Grace Coolidge Attends the Tivoli Theater Girl Scouts Benefit in 1925

April 27, 2026February 9, 2012 by ghostsofdc

J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan by Paramount Pictures (1924)

Grace Coolidge at the Tivoli Theater Girl Scouts benefit (1925) — Grace Coolidge at the Tivoli Theater Girl Scouts benefit (November 7th, 1925)

Michelle Obama isn’t the only first lady to set foot in Columbia Heights. Grace Coolidge took the drive up 14th St. to attend a benefit for the Girl Scouts at the Tivoli Theater. The Washington Post reported the event on October 31st, 1925.

MRS. COOLIDGE will be the guest of honor of the children of Washington this morning at the inaugural performance of the second season of selected programs for children in the Tivoli theater. The film will be Sir J. M. Barrie‘s “Peter Pan,” …
Mrs. Coolidge, who is the honorary president of the Girl Scouts of America, will aid their drive by attending the benefit performance Saturday morning, November 7, in the Tivoli theater, which will open the week of the drive, and will wear her uniform.

This was the first film adaptation of Barrie’s play, originally released in December 1924. I found a great clip on YouTube, so check that out below.