Silver Spring, just over DC’s northern border in Maryland, developed as a major suburban hub through the 20th century, shaped first by the streetcar and then by the automobile, with a revived downtown core that emerged in the 1990s.
Take a look back to 1907 with this advertisement for Silver Spring Park, printed in The Washington Times. See the history of the park and its attractions and offerings in this vintage ad.
What did homes look like in 1920s Silver Spring? This advertisement promotes “growth now has brought modern, rapid transportation.”
This is an unexpected and disappointing article from 1977 about a small group of sixth-graders and a third-grader smuggling marijuana and liquor to and from an elementary school in Montgomery County. Interestingly, this occurred just a few days before President Jimmy Carter implemented the first civil rights law for people with disabilities.
Take a trip back in time with this 1936 ad from Colonial Village DC. Located at the top of the DC diamond near Silver Spring, this neighborhood has a rich history waiting to be explored.
Check out this amazing building in Silver Spring, Maryland! Built in 1927, the National Guard Armory is still standing today. Take a look at the photo and map to learn more about this amazing structure.
Learn the history of Silver Spring, MD, from Francis Preston Blair’s mica-flecked spring to the 20-room mansion he built and the Blair House. See the 1850 U.S. Census and more!
Take a step back in time and explore an old real estate advertisement from the Washington Times from 1906. Click through to read the ad close up and learn more.
