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.
Take a journey back to the turn of the century with this old photo of the grand State, War and Navy Building. Explore the incredible history and architecture of this remarkable building.
Library of Congress photographs document the construction of Memorial Bridge in the early 1930s, linking Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial.
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!
Colorized photo of Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House as it looked in 1900.
Congressional Cemetery is a must-visit for DC history buffs. Learn about its tremendous history and explore the area with a 1915 map. Visit their website to learn more!
On August 15, 1966, the Beatles played D.C. Stadium amid the uproar over John Lennon’s “bigger than Jesus” remark. It became their last-ever D.C. concert.
Ghost Dog is back with three stories about Sheridan Circle, the most beautiful residential district in Washington. Learn about the 1976 assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffitt, the rise of the mansions and a prank involving the statue of General Sheridan.
Take a look at the astonishing Sanborn Fire Map of Washington Circle in 1888. See the residential structures, many of them frame structures, that were there at the time.
Take a look back in time to Washington, D.C.’s outdoor food market in 1900 with this amazing photo. See what the city looked like over a century ago!
