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Metro Center

When Did Metro Open in D.C.?

November 25, 2023February 22, 2022 by ghostsofdc

Metro in Washington DC opened on March 27th, 1976. All rides were free that day on the 4.6 miles of tracks.

Categories Historical Events, The Best Of Tags 1970s, Farragut North, Gallery Place, Metro Center, WMATA 3 Comments

A Fascinating Look at Washington DC in 1935: The Intersection of 13th and F St. NW

November 9, 2022March 1, 2016 by ghostsofdc
October 1935. Washington, D.C. "Capital Transit buses, F and 13th sts. NW." Just direct your feet to the sunny side of the street.

Take a step back in time and explore Washington DC in 1935. This fascinating photograph shows the intersection of 13th and F St. NW. Click on it for greater details!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Metro Center 1 Comment

Take a Look Back in Time: Photos of Metro Center Under Construction in 1973

November 9, 2022January 5, 2016 by ghostsofdc
Photo of Metro Center in 1973

Take a look back in time with these amazing photos of Metro Center under construction in 1973. Don’t miss these other great old Metro photos showing Dupont Circle!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1970s, Metro Center, WMATA

A Blast from the Past: An Incredible Old Photo of G St. at 13th St. from May 25th, 1930

November 9, 2022October 7, 2014 by ghostsofdc
13th and G St.

Check out this amazing old photo of G St. at 13th St. in Washington, DC taken on May 25th, 1930. An incredible blast from the past! Source: Dig DC

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Metro Center 2 Comments

Exploring the 700 Block of 12th Street NW in 1920: A Look at Metro Center Before it Was Metro Center

January 20, 2022September 12, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Washington, D.C., 1920. "729 12th St., Washington Times." Various shades of Twelfth Street. National Photo Co. Collection glass negative.

Take a look back at the 700 block of 12th Street NW in 1920. This is the area around Metro Center today, and you won’t believe how different it looks! See the photo and read more about it here.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Metro Center 3 Comments

The History of Washington DC’s Metro Center Station

March 26, 2022February 12, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Metro Center today

Learn about the history of Washington DC’s Metro Center Station, from the 1969 plans for the station to the current hub of the DC Metro. Discover stories about the station’s construction and how it became the bustling hub it is today.

Categories Historical Events Tags 1960s, Metro Center, WMATA 1 Comment

Three Random Stories About Farragut Square

February 21, 2022March 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Farragut Square circa 1881 (maritimequest.com)

What is the history of Farragut Square in Washington, DC? Read three great stories from its past.

Categories Three Things... Tags Connecticut Ave. NW, Farragut North, Farragut Square, Farragut West, Harry Weese, James A. Garfield, Metro Center, National Park Service, Rock Creek Park, Secretary of the Navy, Taft Bridge, WMATA 2 Comments
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