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Frances Benjamin Johnston

Willard Hotel Photos From 1904

April 20, 2026August 18, 2022 by ghostsofdc
dining room at the New Willard

What did the Willard Hotel look like just after it was built in the early 1900s. This series of photos shows the ornate interior as it was back then.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1900s, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Willard Hotel

A Rare Look at Riggs Bank and the Department of Justice in Washington, DC

April 27, 2026April 3, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Take a look at this rare photograph of Riggs Bank and the Department of Justice in Washington, DC taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. See the full image at the Library of Congress website.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1880s, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Landmarks

Exploring the Whittemore House and the Women’s National Democratic Club in 1900

December 8, 2021March 26, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Whittemore House in 1900

Take a look back in time to 1900 and explore the Whittemore House and the Women’s National Democratic Club with these beautiful historical photos. Check out the websites to learn more about the amazing history of these locations!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1900s, Frances Benjamin Johnston 2 Comments

Uncovering History: A Look at an Old Photo Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston

December 1, 2021March 25, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Franklin School in 1900

Take a look back in time with this old photo taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston at the turn of the 20th century. See it for yourself and uncover a piece of history!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1900s, Frances Benjamin Johnston

A Look at Western High School in 1900

December 20, 2021March 24, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Western High School in 1900

Take a look back in time to 1900 and explore the history of Western High School. The photo was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston and the building now houses the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1900s, Frances Benjamin Johnston

A Glimpse into the Past: Frances Benjamin Johnston in an Automobile

July 26, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Frances Benjamin Johnston seated with three other people in automobile

A glimpse into the past! See a rare photo of Frances Benjamin Johnston and three others in an automobile from the early 20th century. An incredible image from the Library of Congress.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, Frances Benjamin Johnston

November 14th, 1888: A Photo of Riggs Bank – the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A. by Frances Benjamin Johnston

April 27, 2026April 24, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Riggs Bank - the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A.

Take a step back in time to November 14th, 1888 with this photo of Riggs Bank – the Dept. of Justice for A.P.A. taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Explore the history behind this incredible image!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1880s, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Landmarks 4 Comments

A Sight You’re Unlikely to See Today: Kids Riding a Goat Cart on the South Lawn

April 27, 2026March 19, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Major Russell Harrison and Harrison children--Baby McKee and sister on goat cart

Take a look back in time to a sight you’re unlikely to see today: kids riding a goat cart on the South Lawn. Major Russell Harrison and his children provide a glimpse of quaint times gone by.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1890s, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Politics, The White House 2 Comments

A Look Back: A Policeman Standing Guard at the White House in the Early 1900s

October 18, 2021March 18, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Policeman standing guard at entrance to White House

Take a look back in time to the early 1900s with this photo of a policeman standing guard at the entrance to the White House, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1890s, Frances Benjamin Johnston, The White House 1 Comment
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