Back in 1931, Constitution Avenue was called B Street. Read this blog post to find out why it was renamed Constitution Avenue and when it happened. View the vintage images to get a feel of what it was like back then!

This is a cool old photo of Center Market. Source: Dig DC

Constitution Avenue used to be named B Streets. That wasn't impressive enough so Congress had a few options.

In the foreground, you can see the Red Cross building and in the background, the Washington Monument and the Old Post Office Building. Click on the photo for a larger image. Off in the distance, you can see the Capitol Building and the smokestacks in the middle are the Potomac Electric Power Co. plant at […]

Think your commute home today will suck? Check this out … Constitution Avenue circa 1937. By the way, do you know why it’s called Constitution Avenue? If not, read this post. Related articles Bus Strike Creates Traffic Disaster  Why Is It Named Constitution Avenue?  Robert Brent: Friend of Thomas Jefferson and Washington City’s First Mayor 

Do you know why it's named Constitution Avenue? There's an interesting story behind it which includes the state of Wisconsin.

In 1911, Henry Elphinstone from Baltimore won the marathon from Laurel to D.C., two minutes faster than the second-place runner. Read to learn more about the race, Henry Elphinstone's background and the results.