Some amazing old drawings of what our Library of Congress could have looked like.

Take a look at the proposed design for the Library of Congress by Leon Beaver in 1873. Check out some of his drawings to see what the Library of Congress could have looked like!

In December 1941, as a precautionary measure, the Library of Congress transported 5,000 boxes of materials to 3 locations of "relative security." We can thank Davidson Modern Movers for saving one set of these documents. Read the story of this amazing event here!

Take a look at the 1861 view from the Capitol roof! This post looks at the sites visible from Washington, DC in 1861, including the ghostly, blurred waving American flag in the center. Source: Library of Congress.

On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. On the same day, The Evening Star newspaper was published, featuring a "Special Notice" that is as interesting as anything that could be published today. Take a look at the newspaper, the day after the assassination.

Explore two drawings of the proposed National Library at Judiciary Square between 1875 and 1879. See what could have been if this plan had been accepted!

Take a look back in time and see the Library of Congress in the early 1900s with this amazing, sharp photo. See the history and beauty of this iconic building.

Explore a piece of history with this amazing old photograph of the Library of Congress in the Capitol Building before the current one was constructed in 1866. Courtesy of Ghosts of DC.

Take a look at this amazing photograph taken around 1880 from the top of the U.S. Capitol, showing the view southeast toward the Anacostia River. Includes a block of five homes at 1st and A St. SE built around 1800 and razed in 1887 to build the Library of Congress.

Take a look back at the construction of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. from May 10, 1893 with this historic photo from the Library of Congress itself. Click on it for greater detail.

If you know who POTUS 25 is off the top of your head, congratulations. You are an über history geek. Enjoy the Libary of Congress photos below. [slideshow]

Take a look at some of the biggest snowstorms to ever hit Washington, DC in the spring! See photos of the snowstorm from 1942 and 1891, found in the Library of Congress archives.

On December 7th, 1921, Babe Ruth, the biggest celebrity in America, visited the White House to stop by and say hello to President Harding. Read about this starstruck moment and related stories!

Discover a rare collection of Civil War photographs from the Library of Congress, including a Sanitary Commission picture with the Treasury Department in the background.

Here’s a cool old photograph I found sifting through the Library of Congress archives. I find this one amusing: You wouldn’t have your child a jay walker.Don’t be one yourself. Still very applicable today. This city has an epidemic of jaywalking (on occasion I’m included in this group). Streetcar decorated with safety slogans (1922)

Witness history in this incredible silent film of President William McKinley, shot by Thomas Edison in 1901 at the Capitol. Thanks to the Library of Congress, we can see what life was like over a hundred years ago!

Uncovering the fascinating history behind this old photo from the Library of Congress. It was created somewhere between 1909 and 1940 and gifted to the Library of Congress in 1947. Learn more about the amazing story behind this amazing image.

Revisit the devastation of the city of Washington DC in 1968 following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. with video, photos, and related articles from the time.

Revisit the 1905 inauguration of Teddy Roosevelt in Washington, D.C.! Watch the original footage from the Library of Congress and learn about the Rough Riders, Secret Service, and more.

Take a look back in time and explore D.C. during the early days of World War II with photos from the Library of Congress. See how the houses look remarkably similar to those in Philadelphia. Check out the photos here!

Travel back in time to Washington DC in the early 1900s and 1940s with these amazing YouTube videos. From postal workers and streetcars, get a glimpse into the District's streetcar past.