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Chevy Chase

This Great Old Advertisement from The Washington Times: Printed in 1903

October 22, 2023August 1, 2023 by ghostsofdc

Unearth the charm of vintage advertising! Step back to May 1903 with an enchanting piece from The Washington Times.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1900s, Chevy Chase

Exploring the Development of Chevy Chase in 1907

November 9, 2022December 16, 2019 by ghostsofdc

Take a journey back in time to the development of Chevy Chase in 1907! We’ll look at a historical map and explore the area on Google Maps to see what has changed!

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1900s, Chevy Chase

The Story of How Reno Road in North Cleveland Park Almost Became Washington Avenue

November 9, 2022October 17, 2018 by ghostsofdc
Reno Rd. NW

Learn the fascinating story of how Reno Road in North Cleveland Park almost became Washington Avenue in honor of the west coast state. Find out why the proposal was opposed by Senator Howard Cannon of Nevada.

Categories Lost History Tags 1950s, Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park

Exploring a 1923 Chevy Chase Home Through Real Estate Advertisements and Google Street View

November 9, 2022January 22, 2018 by ghostsofdc
Chevy Chase home at 4104 Harrison St. NW

Take a trip back in time and explore a 1923 Chevy Chase home through real estate advertisements and Google Street View. See what the home looked like nearly a century ago!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1920s, Chevy Chase

Exploring the Past: An Old Map of Chevy Chase

November 9, 2022September 27, 2016 by ghostsofdc
1913 map of Chevy Chase, DC

Explore the past and take a look at this old 1913 map of Chevy Chase, DC. Discover the history of this iconic Washington, DC neighborhood with this beautiful vintage map.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1910s, Chevy Chase 1 Comment

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Real Estate in Chevy Chase in 1913

November 9, 2022May 2, 2016 by ghostsofdc
Evening star., March 15, 1913, Page 4

Take a trip down memory lane and explore real estate in Chevy Chase, D.C. in 1913. Back then, you could get a great home for $6,500, the equivalent of about $156,000 today. Now, these homes are easily worth a million dollars.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Chevy Chase 1 Comment

Exploring Friendship Heights and Chevy Chase with a 1909 Map

November 9, 2022February 10, 2015 by ghostsofdc
1909 map of Friendship Heights

Take a look at this cool old 1909 map of the area around Friendship Heights & Chevy Chase. Thanks to GoDCer Claire, we can now explore this part of DC with a vintage map. Enjoy!

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1900s, Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights 1 Comment

Exploring the Rural Landscape of Chevy Chase in 1907

November 9, 2022October 30, 2014 by ghostsofdc
1907 map of Chevy Chase area

Explore a historic view of Chevy Chase, MD in 1907 with this map showing the area’s rural landscape before development. It looks like the Shoemaker family owned quite a bit of land in the area back then.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1900s, Chevy Chase 1 Comment

A Look Back at Chevy Chase: Comparing the 1921 Price of $15,000 to the 2021 Price of $1.145 Million

February 7, 2022August 1, 2014 by ghostsofdc
3904 Legation St. NW

Take a look back at Chevy Chase in 1921 and compare it to the current 2021 prices. This beautiful old home was listed at $15,000 in 1921 and is currently for sale at $1.145 million. See what else has changed!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1920s, Chevy Chase 1 Comment

The Trouble Two Teenagers Got Into in Chevy Chase in 1951

April 15, 2026July 11, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Heurich Beer in the 1950s

Discover the trouble two teenagers got into in Chevy Chase, Maryland in 1951. Read this article to find out more about the FBI and Montgomery County Police’s involvement and the consequences of their actions.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1950s, Chevy Chase 2 Comments
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