The Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue opened in 1899 and was the tallest structure in Washington for a decade. Long considered an eyesore by the city’s planners, it survived multiple demolition attempts and was eventually saved and converted into a pavilion in the 1980s. These posts trace the Old Post Office’s remarkable story, from federal headquarters to its most recent chapter as a Trump hotel.
Take a look at the Old Post Office Pavilion, now the Waldorf Astoria hotel on Pennsylvania Ave. Learn how the building’s ownership and purpose have changed over the years.
Get a rare glimpse of downtown DC in 1911 with this photo taken from the air. See the amazing details of the Old Post Office and other points of interest in this panoramic view.
Take a look at this spooky, yet beautiful photo of the Old Post Office in Washington D.C. from 1911. Captured on a snowy, foggy night, the photo was labeled June 5th but clearly it didn’t snow then. See the photo for yourself!
This photograph of the General Post Office in Washington, D.C. dates to 1846, making it one of the earliest known images of the building. The structure still stands today at 8th and F Streets NW — now operating as the Hotel Monaco.
A 1922 aerial photograph looking over Washington, D.C., showing the Washington Star newspaper building, the Old Post Office, and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Take a trip back in time by viewing these amazing photos from 1920 of the Old Post Office Building in Washington, DC. Learn about the history of the building and why it’s still standing today, despite President Trump’s plans for it.
Take a look back in time with this old photograph of the General Post Office on F Street in Washington, DC during the 1860s. Glimpse a piece of history and see what DC looked like over 150 years ago!
Donald Trump’s newest property is the beautiful Old Post Office Pavilion. Let’s hope the businessman doesn’t ruin the historic building and make it ridiculously ostentatious!
