DC JCC at 16th and Q: From Coolidge’s 1925 Cornerstone to Today
On May 3, 1925, Calvin Coolidge laid the cornerstone of the DC JCC at 16th and Q. The building has been lost, nearly turned into a prison, and won back.
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle takes its name from Civil War admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, whose statue anchored the traffic circle until 1884. The neighborhood has been one of Washington’s most fashionable addresses since the Gilded Age, home to grand mansions, rowhouses, and embassies that have defined its character across 150 years. These posts dig into the history behind Dupont Circle’s streets and buildings.
The History of Balloon Vendors on the Streets of Washington, D.C.
In the 1930s, street vendors like Joe the Greek sold balloons on Washington, D.C. sidewalks. A look at how much money they made and what eventually drove them off the streets.
Russia House Was Once the Irish Free State Legation
Before it was Russia House, this Connecticut Avenue mansion flew the flag of the brand-new Irish Free State. A 1925 photo shows it in its diplomatic prime.
Exploring the Old Spanish Embassy at 1521 New Hampshire Ave. NW in 1911
Take a look back in time to 1911 and explore the Old Spanish Embassy at 1521 New Hampshire Ave. NW. Check it out today on Google Street View.
President Taft’s Former Home on Dupont Circle
Where did former President Taft live while he was the Chief Justice? This old row house in Dupont Circle was where he lives during his Supreme Court tenure.
1932 Apartment Listings for D.C.
Check out rental priced in Washington from 1932. This is going to make you feel bad about what you’re paying today.
Explore Dupont Circle in 1919 with this Map
Take a journey through time and explore Dupont Circle in 1919 using this vintage map from the Library of Congress. See what used to be the British Embassy at the intersection of Connecticut and N St.
Exploring Washington, DC Before the Great Depression: A Look at 18th, N St. and Connecticut Ave. and 21st and Florida Ave.
Take a look back in time to explore Washington, DC before the Great Depression. See photos of 18th, N St. and Connecticut Ave. and 21st and Florida Ave. from 1929.
Before the Mayflower: A Look at Dupont and Farragut Circa 1919
Take a step back in time and explore what south of Dupont Circle and Farragut looked like in 1919, before the Mayflower was built. See the historic map from the Library of Congress.