F Street, Washington, D.C. in the 1860s: A Photo from the End of the Civil War
A Civil War-era photograph looking down F Street in Washington, D.C. Click through for the full-resolution version to pick out storefronts and landmarks.
Civil War
Washington sat at the center of the Civil War, serving as the Union capital with Confederate territory just across the river. These posts cover the forts, hospitals, battles, figures, and everyday life that defined the city during the war years.
A Closer Look at the Old State Department Building During the Civil War
Get a better look at the Old State Department Building during the Civil War with this amazing photo. Click on it for some amazing details and find out why there are a large number of wooden boxes at the main entrance to the building.
Take a Look Back in Time with this 1861 Photo of Washington, DC
Take a step back in time with this 1861 photo of Washington, DC. Click on it for a larger version and marvel at the history of our nation’s capital
The U.S. Capitol During the Civil War
A rare photograph captures the Capitol’s cast-iron dome still half-built during the early days of the Civil War, scaffolding climbing into the sky.
Exploring the 1861 Civil War Map of Arlington by Benjamin Church
Explore the 1861 Civil War map of Arlington, a reconnaissance map created by Benjamin Church. View the unusual orientation of the map, with north being down and to the right. Click here to view a larger version and study it.
A Look Back at Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Gallery in 1863
Take a look back in time to 1863 and explore Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Gallery in Washington, D.C. with this amazing old photo. Click the image for a detailed version.
Where Did Jefferson Davis Live in Washington?
Where did Jefferson Davis live when he was a senator in Washington, DC?
The Old Naval Hospital on Capitol Hill
Lincoln signed off on a naval hospital in 1864. By the time it opened on Capitol Hill in 1866, the war it was built for was already over.
Maine Avenue SW in 1865, Days After Lincoln’s Assassination
This photograph was taken in April 1865, right around the time of President Lincoln’s assassination. You can see the unpaved roads of Maine Ave, SW and the Capitol Building in the background. Compare this to the view today via Google Street View!