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Key Bridge

Birth of Patti Sue Williams: Unbelievable Story of a Baby Born on Key Bridge in 1956

November 9, 2022November 26, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Key Bridge

In an incredible story of a mother’s dedication, The Washington Post reported in 1956 on the birth of Patti Sue Williams on Key Bridge in Fairfax. Read the article excerpts and find out whether you know this brave woman!

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1950s, Key Bridge 1 Comment

Key Bridge: An Incredible Proposed Design for an Entryway from 1928

January 30, 2022January 23, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Plans for proposed building projects in Washington, D.C. Perspective view of concourse and entrance to Key Bridge, 1928

Explore the incredible proposed design for an entryway to Key Bridge from 1928. This fascinating piece of architecture was never built and shows the approach from Rosslyn into Georgetown.

Categories Lost History Tags 1920s, Key Bridge, Rosslyn VA 1 Comment

Drunk Guy Falls Off Key Bridge Railing

October 22, 2023January 21, 2014 by ghostsofdc

James Hall, a drunk 26-year-old, fell from Key Bridge as he did stunts on the railings to amuse onlookers.

Categories From the Crazy Vault, The Best Of Tags 1920s, Key Bridge, Rosslyn VA 3 Comments

Take a Look Back at Rosslyn in 1965 with this Photo

January 1, 2022January 16, 2014 by ghostsofdc
`Key Bridge in 1965

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.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1960s, Arlington VA, Georgetown, Key Bridge, Rosslyn VA 2 Comments

A Photo of the Boat Club Above Aqueduct Bridge (or Key Bridge Today)

December 20, 2021October 11, 2013 by ghostsofdc
boat club

Take a look at this incredible photo of the boat club just above Aqueduct Bridge (or Key Bridge today). Source: D.C. Public Library.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags Aqueduct Bridge, Key Bridge, Potomac River 1 Comment

The Potomac Boat Club in 1921: A Fascinating Look at the Past

January 15, 2022July 17, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Potomac Boat Club in 1921

Take a step back in time and explore the past with this fascinating photo of the Potomac Boat Club in 1921, standing in front of, what will soon become, the Key Bridge. See why this old photo is worth looking at!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Key Bridge, Potomac River

The Construction of Key Bridge Connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn

October 22, 2023October 5, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Key Bridge under construction

Learn about the construction of Key Bridge, connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn, from 1917 to 1923. See a photo of the bridge under construction with the Washington Monument in the distance.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, The Best Of Tags 1920s, Georgetown, Key Bridge, Rosslyn VA 2 Comments

The Amazing Story of Leoma Davis, Beauty Queen Hero and Officer Sprinkle’s Neighbor

August 29, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Beauty Contest Winner Washington Post headline

Uncover the amazing story of Leoma Davis, a beauty queen hero who saved a man from drowning in the Potomac River in 1924. Learn how she was connected with Officer Sprinkle, who lived nearby her home in Washington, DC.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, From the Crazy Vault Tags 1920s, Key Bridge, Potomac River

A Simplified Driving Map of the City for Tourists Exploring Popular Sites and Attractions

November 27, 2021June 22, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Hotel Fairfax. Simplified map of District of Columbia showing location of Hotel Fairfax (Library of Congress)

Check out this interesting find – a simplified driving map of the city for tourists trying to get around the popular sites and attractions. Click on the map for greater detail.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1950s, Key Bridge, Roosevelt Bridge 2 Comments
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