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snowstorms

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

Uncovering the Mystery of the 1913 Washington, DC Storm

December 8, 2021December 8, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Washington snowstorm damage

Join us as we uncover the mystery of the 1913 Washington, DC storm. We’ll take a look at the photo, the damage it caused, and what we can learn from it.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, snowstorms 7 Comments
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