What was real estate like in Columbia Heights back in 1904? Take a look at this lovely old advertisement.

Take a look back in time and explore Columbia Heights in 1869 with John Sherman's Subdivision. This property map is full of interesting details, like old street names and the location of Pierce's Mill. Click to learn more!

Discover the origins of Columbia Heights in this 1885 map. It shows what would become the northern part of Columbia Heights and points to the street name changes that took place. Click through to view the full-sized map!

Take a look back in time with this old advertisement for 1201 Clifton St. NW in Columbia Heights from 1910. See the original ad and the street view today.

A series of tragic photos showing Columbia Heights after the 1968 Washington, DC riots.

Take a look back in time to uncover the mystery of homes advertised in The Evening Star in 1912. See the Google Street View to find out what these homes look like today.

Real estate prices in Columbia Heights have changed drastically since 1921. Take a look back at the prices and see just how much they have changed using the consumer price index and an online calculator.

Explore an incredible old map from 1887 of Mt. Pleasant and Columbia Heights. See old street names and the Columbia College Subdivision. Click through to see greater details.

In 1996, the District government cancelled a development agreement that gave a partnership led by Herbert Haft exclusive rights to develop five parcels of city-owned land in Columbia Heights. Now, the area is a hub of gentrification and economic life. Read to learn more about the story that led to its transformation.

Explore the transformation of Columbia Heights through photos from 1918-1922. See how the northeast corner of 14th and Irving St. NW looks today compared to the past. Get a glimpse of the area with photos from the Library of Congress and Google Street View.

Take a journey back in time with this old map of Columbia Heights and 16th St. NW. Click on it for a larger version and explore to see what you recognize. Who knows, maybe you'll see your place. There are quite a few buildings still standing!

What a cool map. We posted one last week showing the area around Tenleytown as it looked on an 1892 map. The area covered in the map includes today’s Columbia Heights, Park View, and a little Mt. Pleasant. Topographic map showing lot lines, buildings, and woods.Covers District of Columbia outside former Washington city limits (Florida Avenue). Source: Library of Congress Also, check out...

Get a look back in time to see the undeveloped Columbia Heights of 1903! Read about the name changes and see the old map from the Library of Congress. Share it with your friends on Facebook!

Check out this awesome old advertisement from 1911 in Columbia Heights. It shows a row of homes on the east side of 14th St. NW, between Spring and Perry, and offers a sweet deal! Source: Library of Congress.

Discover the history of Mount Pleasant in DC through a 1907 map. See what the area was like before it became Columbia Heights and learn about its growth over the years.

Get a closer look at the real estate options in Mt. Pleasant, Cleveland Park, and Columbia Heights. Click on the ads for more detail and find the perfect home for you.

Irving Street Garage Co. advertisement in the Washington Times Here’s an advertisement from the Washington Times that caught my eye. This was published on April 10th, 1920. This garage was located where DC USA is today.

Explore the tragedy of Columbia Heights in 1906, where nine mysterious deaths occurred in the span of 12 months. Read about the horrific events that took place in this DC neighborhood.

Take a look back at Walter Johnson's low-key wedding in Columbia Heights in 1914, one of the best story tips we've received thus far. Learn more about the wedding, read the original newspaper article, and see the historical Baist maps of the area.

Driving was still not the primary mode of transportation in 1927, but John Blick, head of the Arcade Market in Columbia Heights, wanted to make parking as easy as possible. Read about the plan to build DC's first roof parking garage in this article.

How did Columbia Heights get its street names? This history goes back to the early 1900s when street names came into alignment with the rest of the District.

Tivoli Theater at night You can’t walk past the Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights and not admire it, imagining what the surrounding streets were like in the late 1920s. The arrival of Harry Crandall’s new theater was a big deal for the area and let’s not forget that just a couple of years earlier, his Knickerbocker Theatre was the site of the catastrophic roof collapse that killed...

This is awesome. Maybe you’re going to hit up a few open houses today? Well, check this old advertisement out. 13th and Harvard St. NW advertisement (1905) This part is great, advertising your potential new neighbors in Columbia Heights: Elegant residences of Congressmen Prince, Gardner, Hermann, Hogg, Miller, Roberts and Hon. Wm. T. Harris, Commissioner West, Assessor Darneille, Justice Harlan,...

I’ll leave you with this last photo from 1926. This is a great way to end your Friday. This was taken in the old Columbia Heights Arcade. Vivian Marinelli is teaching these guys the Charleston … I suppose for dexterity? You can buy some of photos of this on Amazon. Basketball and learning the Charleston (1926) Enjoy your evening and stay out of trouble. If you’re lucky enough...

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...

Step back in time and discover the thrill of Washington Roller Hockey in 1926. Learn about the Whiting brothers, Harry & William, and their incredible 24-hour roller skate race. Photos & stories from the historic Arcade Market on 14th St. in Columbia Heights.

Take a look at the proposed Executive Mansion to be built on Meridian Hill, a plan championed by Mary Foote Henderson. See the extravagant design, plus learn more about Mrs. Henderson and other buildings that were never built in Washington.

Discover the strange history of Coke Dandruff Cure in Washington, D.C. at the turn of the century. Find out more about Henry Evans, a druggist on F St NW, and how he used cocaine as an ingredient in his dandruff cure. Explore the Carnegie Institution and its founding on January 28th, 1902.

A thrilling account of horses racing through crowded streets in response to fire alarms. Read about the dangerous conditions that prompted new regulations.

Discover the 1902 advertisement for plots in Columbia Heights with a great real estate boom and $500,000 investment in houses. Learn about the extended streetcar lines, healthy living environment, and payment options for lots. Explore the impact of Fulton R. Gordon, a major real estate player in D.C.