A Look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1909
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.
Landmarks
Beyond the Mall and the monuments, Washington is full of landmarks with stories worth knowing. These posts cover the squares, circles, markets, arenas, and buildings that have defined the city’s geography and character over the centuries.
A Thanksgiving Look Back: Photos of Peirce Mill and Spring House in Rock Creek Park, DC Taken in 1910
This Thanksgiving, take a look back at historical photos of Peirce Mill and the Rock Creek Park spring house in 1910. Amazingly, the structures look almost exactly the same today!
Exploring the Past: A Look at a Photo from the 1880s-1910s
Take a look back in time with this amazing photo from the 1880s-1910s. We can’t quite tell the direction of this shot, but we think it’s looking east toward Mt. Pleasant
Exploring the Evolution of 3rd Street in Washington D.C.
Explore the history of 3rd Street in Washington D.C. with this fascinating look at the evolution of the area from 1923 to today. See the Sherman house in the 300 block Third Street N.W. in a National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
1887 Map of Washington, DC and Its Environs
An 1887 map of Washington, DC showing the city and surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius of the Capitol. Click through for the full-resolution version.
A Look Back at Blair House, Before It Became Government Property
Take a look back at Blair House, before it became government property in 1942. See a photo of the residence taken around 1918, when it was still a private home
A Rare Look at Riggs Bank and the Department of Justice in Washington, DC
Take a look at this rare photograph of Riggs Bank and the Department of Justice in Washington, DC taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. See the full image at the Library of Congress website.
Carroll Hall Loses His Left Eye After Being Struck By a Flying Hockey Puck
Carroll Hall, a local newspaper and public relations man, lost his left eye after being struck by a flying hockey puck at a Washington Presidents-New Haven Blades game. Read the article from The Washington Post and Times Herald from December 16th, 1957.
Welcome to Map Week! Check Out This 1903 Map of Judiciary Square
Welcome to Map Week! Every morning, we’ll share a map with the GoDC community. Check out this great 1903 map of Judiciary Square, featuring the Pension Building and City Hall in the middle