Georgetown is one of Washington’s oldest neighborhoods, predating the federal city itself. These posts explore its colonial-era streets, Federal rowhouses, working waterfront, and the characters who shaped one of DC’s most enduring communities.
Take a journey back in time to explore the history of the Aqueduct Bridge in Washington, D.C. Learn about its dismantling in the 1920s, and see a photo of what it looked like in the 1860s.
Take a look back at the Penn Oil Company in Georgetown and its gas station at 27th and Q Street. This photo was taken in 1920 or 1921 and has become a piece of history.
A Civil War-era photograph taken from rocks on Mason’s Island showing a Georgetown ferry-boat carrying wagons across the Potomac, with the Aqueduct Bridge visible beyond.
The building at 1229 Wisconsin Ave NW in Georgetown has a history that predates Apple. Here is the full story of one of DC’s most distinctive retail spaces.
Take a look back in time and explore what Georgetown looked like in the 1850s with this amazing view of the city. See the lithograph and printed colors by E. Sachse & Co.
In September 1921, 16-year-old Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. won the very first Miss America pageant. The Georgetown teen made history overnight.
This amusing story from 1894 Washington Post tells of three irate women, armed with horse whips, who confront a rent-a-cop in Foggy Bottom. Find out what happened and the possible consequences in this GoDC tale!
Check out this nice contribution by GoDCer Allan of a shot of the C&O Canal taken by Mathew Brady in 1860. View the image and learn more about the history of the canal.
An 1883 bird’s-eye view of Washington, DC from the Library of Congress. Click through for the full-resolution version to explore the detail.
