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Southeast Garden at the White House in 1921
Terrific colorized image of the White House from 1921.
stretching and yawning in the classroom circa 1899
Stretching and Yawning in the Classroom: A Bizarre Subject Matter or a Necessary Skill?
Have you ever been taught the proper mechanics behind stretching and yawning in the classroom? It may seem like a bizarre subject matter, but it could be a necessary skill. Read more to find out!
Horse car in Washington, D.C. at Wisconsin and O St. NW (1889)
A Look Back at Wisconsin and O St. NW in Georgetown (1893)
Take a look back at Georgetown in 1893 with this amazing photo of Wisconsin and O St. NW. Check out the Google Street View today to see how much it's changed.
Classroom scenes in Washington, D.C. public schools: studying live dog, 5th Division -1899 (Library of Congress)
A Rare Look Inside a Washington, D.C. Kindergarten Classroom in 1899
Take a rare look inside a Washington, D.C. kindergarten classroom in 1899, as captured by photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. See the children learning about the anatomy of a live dog in this unique classroom scene.

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