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snow

Pictures of Major Snow in DC from the 1800s and Early 1900s

December 22, 2021December 31, 2013 by ghostsofdc
US Postal Worker does his job

It may not snow this Christmas, but take a look at these pictures of major snow in DC from the 1800s and Early 1900s. See a car buried in snow, people trudging through and a mail carrier doing his job!

Categories Guest Posts, Historical Events Tags 1880s, 1920s, snow, snowstorms

The Knickerbocker Theatre Tragedy: A Look Back at the Massive Snowstorm That Crippled Washington D.C. in 1922

January 1, 2022November 19, 2013 by ghostsofdc
January 28th, 1922 - snowstorm

Take a look back at the massive snowstorm that hit Washington D.C. in 1922, causing the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre to collapse and killing 98 people. Relive this tragic event in history with this photo from the Library of Congress.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, snow 4 Comments

The Biggest Spring Snowstorms in Washington, DC – Photos from the Library of Congress Archives

September 1, 2019March 5, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Bus going through the snow near Connecticut Avenue and Chevy Chase Circle

Take a look at some of the biggest snowstorms to ever hit Washington, DC in the spring! See photos of the snowstorm from 1942 and 1891, found in the Library of Congress archives.

Categories Other Cool Stuff Tags 1940s, Library of Congress, snow 1 Comment
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