Take a look at Congress Heights in 1907 and compare it to the present day with this interactive map. See what has changed and what has stayed the same in this Washington, DC neighborhood.
Did you know Congress Heights had a town flag? Read the story of its adoption in 1901, with remarks from Gen. Charles E. Hooker, a Mississippi Congressman at the time. Learn about the design of the flag and the reception for Gen. Hooker afterward.
GoDCer George sent us photos and articles about the history of Congress Heights. We're sharing his material and a photo of Nichols Avenue (MLK Boulevard) from 1910 and 2010. Explore the history of this DC neighborhood with us!
Take a look back in time to 1902 and explore Congress Heights with this advertisement from the Washington Times. Read through the whole thing and be amazed!
