Georgetown History, Washington DC

A Detailed Look at the Georgetown Map from the Library of Congress

November 9, 2022March 5, 2019 by ghostsofdc

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.

This Crazy Old Photo Shows Georgetown’s Flooding and the Potomac in 1918

November 9, 2022February 26, 2019 by ghostsofdc

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

Bird’s-Eye View of Georgetown, D.C. in 1855

November 9, 2022July 13, 2018 by ghostsofdc

View of Georgetown D.C. / lith. and printed in colors by E. Sachse & Co.

An 1855 painting showing Georgetown, D.C. from an elevated perspective.

Exploring Old Georgetown Neighborhoods: An 1885 Map

November 9, 2022July 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc

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.

Take a journey back in time and explore the old Georgetown neighborhoods of 1885 with this map. Learn about the history of the area and discover the original patents of Mill Seat, Philadelphia, and Frogland.

Exploring the Lost Neighborhood of Herring Hill in Georgetown, DC

November 9, 2022June 9, 2015 by ghostsofdc

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!

Check Out These Great Old Team Photos of Georgetown Prep’s JV Basketball Team From 1911

April 27, 2026January 15, 2015 by ghostsofdc

Washington, D.C., circa 1911. "Georgetown basketball." Our second look at the Georgetown Preparatory School JV squad. Harris & Ewing.

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

A Look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1909

April 27, 2026December 23, 2014 by ghostsofdc

View of four boats in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal lined up to cross the Potomac Aqueduct Bridge. The boats are owned by the Canal Towage Co. (misspelled "Towace). The postcard's reverse is stamped "Sunday Magazine April 16, 1933."

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.

Remembering the Key Mansion: 3518 M St. NW in Georgetown

November 9, 2022December 17, 2014 by ghostsofdc

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.

Take a look back at the Key Mansion, a two-story house located at 3518 M St. NW in Georgetown, Washington, DC. Learn more about the history of this house and its place in Georgetown today.

Exploring Georgetown’s Past: An 1874 Map of the City with Old Street Names

November 9, 2022December 2, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Take a journey back in time and explore Georgetown’s past with this 1874 map of the city featuring the old street names. Check it out now!