Lafayette Park Archives

Victory of Japan Day in Washington, DC – Celebrating the End of World War II

March 9, 2022December 19, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Jubilant crowd on V-J day dancing on the White House lawn

Flashback to August 14th, 1945 – Victory of Japan day and the final end of World War II. Read about the celebration that took place in front of the White House, in Lafayette Square, and the other regular happenings of the day.

It’s Friday and GoDCers Love Maps: Explore an 1888 Map of Lafayette Square and Farragut Square

December 20, 2021March 8, 2013 by ghostsofdc

It’s Friday and GoDCers love maps! Check out this amazing 1888 map of Lafayette Square and Farragut Square. See the area in a whole new way!

An Isometrical View of the White House and Surrounding Area in the 1850s

November 3, 2021August 20, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Isometrical view of the Presidents House, the surrounding public buildings, and private residences - 1984 (LIbrary of Congress)

Take a look at an isometrical view of the White House and the surrounding area in the 1850s. This unique view was found in the Library of Congress archives and was done in 1984.