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Pennsylvania Avenue

A Look Back at Traffic Safety in 1913 Washington DC

December 8, 2021January 21, 2014 by ghostsofdc
1913. "District of Columbia traffic. Stop and Go signs." A very new-looking circa 1913 Haynes roadster in Washington crossing Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street N.W. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Check out these two fascinating old photos from 1913 showing different angles of a traffic stop in Washington DC. The car is a Haynes roadster, which cost about $95,000 today. Don’t miss this rare glimpse into the past!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Featured Tags 1910s, Pennsylvania Avenue 1 Comment

Photographs from 1902 of the Grand Army of the Republic Parade in Washington DC

March 24, 2022January 9, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back in time at three photographs from the 1902 Grand Army of the Republic Parade in Washington DC. See the program of festivities and learn more about the 36th encampment of the Grand Army in Washington.

Categories Historical Events Tags 1900s, Pennsylvania Avenue 1 Comment

A Photographic Tour of the Willard Hotel in 1921: A Spectral View of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street

December 22, 2021December 25, 2013 by ghostsofdc
"Municipal Building, Southern Railway, and Post Office Department, from the Willard Hotel roof." An ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street N.W. in Washington circa 1921, with the Old Post Office tower at left. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

Explore the Willard Hotel in 1921 through this beautiful photograph taken from the roof of the hotel, featuring an ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street NW in Washington.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Pennsylvania Avenue 1 Comment

A Look Back at the National Bank of Washington in 1892

February 1, 2022December 18, 2013 by ghostsofdc
National Bank of Washington--Louisiana Avenue--Central National Bank

Take a look back in time to 1892 with this beautiful old photograph of the National Bank of Washington. See how the buildings look today in a Google Street View!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Then and Now Tags 1890s, Architecture, Pennsylvania Avenue 1 Comment

A Look Back at a 1913 Women’s Suffrage Meeting on 15th St.

March 3, 2023December 12, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Suffrage open air meeting at the National Capitol demanding that Congress pass the National woman suffrage amendment-- Feb. 1913. Corner Penn. Ave. and 15th St. where the Washington Hotel now stands.

Take a look back at a 1913 women’s suffrage meeting in Washington, DC. Learn the history of the women’s suffrage movement and see two photos from the meeting on 15th St.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, Pennsylvania Avenue, Women's suffrage

An Aerial View of Federal Triangle and the Navy Memorial Under Construction

October 26, 2021December 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Get a bird’s eye view of Washington, D.C. with this aerial shot of Federal Triangle and the Navy Memorial under construction. Image taken during the 1980s.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1980s, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue

A Rare Glimpse into the Early 19th Century: A Painting of the Capitol Building

January 15, 2022November 22, 2013 by ghostsofdc
view down Pennsylvania Avenue toward Capitol Building

Take a trip back in time with this rare painting of the Capitol Building from the early 19th century. Get a glimpse of the Capitol as it looked more than 200 years ago

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1810s, Capitol Building, Pennsylvania Avenue 2 Comments

The Strange Sight of World War II Tanks Parading Down Pennsylvania Avenue

February 17, 2022September 24, 2013 by ghostsofdc
tanks rolling down Pennsylvania Ave. NW

In 1947 (or possibly during WWII), a strange sight occurred on Pennsylvania Avenue: A parade of tanks rolling from the Capitol Building to the White House. Read more to learn why this happened and the discussion on Reddit.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, Pennsylvania Avenue, World War II 3 Comments

Incredible View of Washington, D.C. in 1922

November 24, 2021September 16, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Star Building from air." The Washington Star newspaper building at the center is at the intersection of 11th Street N.W. and Pennsylvania Avenue, which runs diagonally across the photo. The big building with the tower us the Old Post Office. There's a lot to see here, including laundry hung out to dry. National Photo Company glass negative.

Get an incredible bird’s-eye view of Washington, D.C. in 1922! See the Washington Star newspaper building, the Old Post Office, and more. Click now for the full view!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Old Post Office Pavilion, Pennsylvania Avenue 1 Comment
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