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A Look Back in Time: Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s

Take a look back in time with this beautiful photo of Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s. We did a little Googling to find this one and came across it here.

An Incredible Look into DC's Past: A Vintage Photo of Pennsylvania Ave. in the 1920s

Take an incredible look into DC's past with this vintage photo of Pennsylvania Ave in the 1920s. We found it here and it's truly fascinating to see how much has changed since then!

February 1913. "Woman suffrage -- hikers arriving in Washington from New York." Today marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Over the next few days we'll post some more suffrage photos. Harris & Ewing glass negative.

Women's Suffrage Crowds on Pennsylvania Avenue in February 1913

1913 Pennsylvania Avenue and women's suffrage street scene.

Ku Klux Klan members march in Washington

This is Absolutely Horrifying: How the Ku Klux Klan Marched Down Pennsylvania Ave. in 1920s

In 1928, the Ku Klux Klan was allowed to march down Pennsylvania Ave. Learn about this horrifying event, and watch a video of it. Understand why this is so unsettling, and how it affected our nation.

Shoppers at the outdoor food market, 7th Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. View looking up 7th Street, ca. 1900

A Look Back at Washington, D.C.'s Outdoor Food Market in 1900

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!

Three Stories About the Department of Commerce Building

Did you know the Commerce Department is built on top of an ancient pirate ghost river? Or that lost alligators once wandered the halls?

December 5, 1923. Probably Washington, D.C. 4x5 glass negative, National Photo Company Collection, Library of Congress.

Is This Something You Would See Today? Uncovering the Past

Uncovering the past can reveal unexpected surprises. Take a look at this photo and explore what it tells us about our history. Is this something we would see today?

It's Never Good: A Look Back at Mary Culberson's Drunk Driving Incident and Her Father's Residence

In 1929, Mary Culberson, daughter of the late Senator Charles A. Culberson, was arrested for drunk driving. We look back at her story and her father's residence in 1820 19th St. NW. Get the details here!

Washington, D.C., circa 1919. "Street scene, Pennsylvania Avenue." Here we see the tower of the Old Post Office as well as a number of vanished Washington landmarks including the Parker Bridget department store.

A Rare Glimpse Back in Time: Revisiting the Pennsylvania Avenue of 1909 and 1919

Take a rare glimpse back in time and explore Pennsylvania Avenue as it was in 1909 and 1919. See the differences and similarity and explore this amazing part of history!

U.S. Weather Bureau kiosk on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

The Fascination and Demise of Washington's Street-Level Weather Kiosk

Learn about the first Weather Bureau kiosk installed in Washington, D.C., and the reasons for its decommissioning in 1933. This article includes high-resolution photos and vintage newspaper articles.

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