Pennsylvania Avenue Archives - Page 4 of 7

Washington DC in 1839: When Sheep and Cows Roamed Pennsylvania Avenue

February 18, 2023February 13, 2014 by ghostsofdc

An 1839 print of Washington, DC showing Pennsylvania Avenue when sheep and cows still grazed along the street.

Discovering One of the Coolest Old Photos We Have Found: A Squadron of Bombers Flying Over Washington in 1931

January 20, 2022January 23, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Take a look at this amazing old photo of a squadron of bombers flying over Washington in 1931. Click on the image for a larger version and tell us what you see in the comments.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

February 17, 2022September 24, 2013 by ghostsofdc

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.

Bird’s-Eye 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.

A 1922 aerial photograph looking over Washington, D.C., showing the Washington Star newspaper building, the Old Post Office, and Pennsylvania Avenue.