This cottage sat atop the Exorcist Stairs in Georgetown. Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth wrote more than 60 novels in the latter part of the 19th century and was one of the most widely read authors of that era.

Great series of photos of poorer sections of Georgetown in the 1930s, taken by Carl Mydans for the Farm Security Administration.

Take a look at this cool old map of Georgetown from 1830. You'll notice the street names have since changed - Wisconsin Ave. was High St., M St. was Bridge St., and you'll notice east-west numbered streets. Source: Library of Congress.

Take a closer look at this detailed map of Georgetown from the Library of Congress. Click on the image for greater details and find out more about this historic map.

Check out this old photo of Georgetown's flooding and the Potomac River in 1918. Read more about it at The Georgetown Metropolitan.

Whitehurst Freeway was envisioned I'm the 1940s to bypass Georgetown traffic. Ultimately opened in 1949, it was named for Captain Herbert C. Whitehurst.

Look back in time to 1855 and get a fascinating bird's-eye view of Georgetown, D.C. in this beautiful painting. Source: Library of Congress.

Explore the history of Washington, D.C. through a 1922 newspaper clipping from The Washington Times. See the Library of Congress source for more information.

This cool old photo of Aqueduct Bridge shows what it looked like 105 years ago. Bridge spanned the Potomac River from Georgetown to Rosslyn, Virginia and was demolished after construction of the Key Bridge Source: Dig DC

Do you know any of these old Georgetown neighborhoods? Here is an old map of Georgetown from 1885. Plat of the tracts of land called “Mill Seat,” “Philadelphia,” and “Frogland,” from the original patents as located in Georgetown D.C. / B.D. Carpenter, surveyor. Source: Library of Congress

Take a journey through the lost neighborhood of Herring Hill in Georgetown, DC. Learn about its history, including an interesting story from 1895, and explore the area with a Google Map!

Take a step back in time to 1881 Washington D.C. and Georgetown, where a smallpox patient was roaming the streets and spreading infection. Read the story of how it was dealt with in this article from The Washington Post.

Check out these amazing old team photos of Georgetown Prep's JV basketball team from 1911. Amazing uniforms! See the current team photo too.

Get a glimpse of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1909! View a photo of four boats crossing the Potomac Aqueduct Bridge owned by the Canal Towage Co. Learn more here.

It’s so sad that this house no longer stands. The house stood roughly where Key Bridge enters Georgetown today. The address was 3518 M St. NW. View of the M Street NW elevation of the two-story Key Mansion with Key’s single-story law office attached to west side of structure. A portion of the commercial building continuing west along the street is also visible. Source: Dig DC

Check out this terrific 1874 map of Georgetown with the old street names. 1874 map of Georgetown Source: Dig DC

These are amazing. Take your time studying them because there are so many incredible details in them. Click on them for larger versions. 1903 map of Georgetown Below is one showing the waterfront. This one is pretty cool. 1903 map of Georgetown waterfront Here’s one showing upper Georgetown and a little of Rock Creek. You’ll also notice there is no bridge over Q St. 1903...

How things stay the same. Check out the faces and expressions of these young men. These guys aren’t that different from these guys about 40 years later. Georgetown students in 1895 Source: Georgetown University I wonder if the guy at right, pointing to the other dude, knew this sassy lady (near the bottom) from Eastern High School.

Visit the historic home of Bellevue in Upper Georgetown, DC, built around 1750 and once the residence of Joseph Nourse and a frequent guest of George Washington. Learn more and explore the area today!

Check out the best commencement speeches ever given in Washington, DC from President John F. Kennedy to Ken Burns, Tony Snow and others. See the full lists from NPR and Vox.com.

In 1888, a gruesome murder occurred in Georgetown, DC. The murder of Agnes Watson shocked the nation, and the story eventually reached the White House itself. Learn how this Georgetown story made its way to the highest office in the land.

Take a walk through Georgetown's history with the story of 1523 31st St. NW. Learn about the Breiding House, Harrie Webster and the mystery of George W. Slatford.

This beautiful image of Georgetown is from about 100 years ago.

One of the estates which made up the original city of Washington was called Rome. Have you heard about Rome, Maryland?

Check out this amazing photo of Rosslyn in 1965. We dug up this photo on Flickr and it was taken by Roger Wollstadt. Plus, don't miss our post from earlier in the week about a giant fire and explosion that rocked and almost destroyed Rosslyn.

In 1900, a college prank in Georgetown University nearly went wrong. Students attempted to scare a stable attendant, but a horse was stolen and the police were called. Read more about this bizarre incident on Ghosts of DC.

Take a look back in time to 1960s Washington, DC, when the streets were filled with cars and buses during what looked like "rush hour." See the photo and read the story of the days before streetcar tracks were taken out.

Explore the transformation of Thomas Jefferson Street in Georgetown from 1899 to present day with this Then and Now comparison. See the same buildings in the Library of Congress photo and on Google Street View. Share it with your friends on Twitter and Facebook!

Take a look back in time to the incredible flood of 1918 in Georgetown, DC. Thanks to the Historical Society of Washington, DC, we have an incredible photo to share. Believe it or not - can you recognize this location?

The ad provides a glimpse into the past and the pivotal role that education played in the nation's war efforts. It is a testament to Georgetown University's dedication to serving the country and its commitment to upholding the values of service, justice, and the common good.