1870s Ford’s Theatre Picture Tells a Story
Here is a fantastic old photograph of Ford’s Theatre that we’ve probably shared previously, but this time it’s extremely high resolution. Thanks to GoDCer Konetidy for sharing this with us via email. Because this...
U.S. Botanical Gardens During the Civil War
This is an awesome photograph that we found at The National Archives. Source: U.S. National Archives
Pastoral View of Washington in the 1860s
Take a look at this photograph. You should be able to make out the Old Patent Office in the background.
1860 Photograph of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
This is a nice contribution by GoDCer Allan. Below is a shot of the C&O Canal, taken by Mathew Brady, taken in 1860.
East Front of the Capitol During the Civil War
Here is a wonderful photograph from the Civil War, taken by the acclaimed photographer Mathew Brady.
Election Day 1876: Shakespeare at the National, Real Estate Listings and Rutherford B. Hayes vs. Samuel J. Tilden
If you’re a history buff — and a presidential history buff — you’re well aware of the 1876 U.S. Presidential election. This is not a post about that. You can read up on the...