Chevy Chase was one of the first planned streetcar suburbs in the Washington area, developed in the 1890s by Senator Francis Newlands as a residential community at the end of the Connecticut Avenue line. These posts trace the neighborhood from its origins as a real estate speculation to its current status as one of DC’s most desirable addresses.
Discover the history of the Chevy Chase Ice Palace and Sports Center in Washington, DC, from its opening day in 1938 to its demolition in late 2019. Learn about the ice rink, bowling alley, pool hall, Best & Co. clothing store, and more!
Andrew J. ‘Cy’ Cummings was a larger-than-life figure in early 1900’s Chevy Chase. He was a football star at Georgetown, a successful farmer, politician, and sportsman. Read more about ‘Big Cy’ from the Chevy Chase Historical Society.
In 1929, developer Richard C. D. Hunt advertised four Chevy Chase Gardens homes in the Washington Post. Nine weeks later, the market crashed.
Take a journey back in time to explore Connecticut Avenue in 1919 with maps of Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase. See what the area looked like over 100 years ago!
Take a look back at Morrison Street in DC with this old photo of 3926-3928 Morrison St. NW and compare it to what it looks like today with Google Street View. See how the streets used to be dirt roads!
Discover a piece of the past with these photos of Chevy Chase Country Club in the 1920s, courtesy of the Library of Congress. Explore what life was like in the 1920s with these photos
Take a time machine back to 1935 with this advertisement for 6431 Barnaby St. NW. Wow, you can barely renovate a bathroom for this amount of money today! Get a glimpse into the past with this advertisement.
Step back in time and explore wild police chases in D.C. from the 1980s. Read about three of the most noteworthy, plus photos and newspaper clips. Learn something new about D.C. today!
Take a trip back in time and explore the Chevy Chase Ice Palace in November 1942. See a great photo of a couple doing fancy ice skating and learn more about this unique place in Washington, D.C.
