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South Lawn

A Rare Look at the White House Before the Truman Renovation

December 8, 2021December 4, 2013 by ghostsofdc
the White House

This is a rare glimpse at the White House as viewed from the South Lawn before the Truman renovation. Check out this amazing photo from the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, South Lawn, The White House

A Look at Concerts on the White House South Lawn from 1921 to 2009

November 4, 2021April 11, 2013 by ghostsofdc
concert on the South Lawn in 1921

Take a look at the history of concerts held on the White House South Lawn, from 1921 to 2009. See photos of the United States Marine Corps Band performing in 1921 and the Foo Fighters in 2009.

Categories Notable People & Places, Then and Now Tags concerts, South Lawn, The White House 1 Comment

A Sight You’re Unlikely to See Today: Kids Riding a Goat Cart on the South Lawn

January 6, 2020March 19, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Major Russell Harrison and Harrison children--Baby McKee and sister on goat cart

Take a look back in time to a sight you’re unlikely to see today: kids riding a goat cart on the South Lawn. Major Russell Harrison and his children provide a glimpse of quaint times gone by.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1890s, Benjamin Harrison, Frances Benjamin Johnston, South Lawn, The White House 2 Comments

Uncovering the Mystery Behind the Men Sweeping the South Lawn of the White House in the 1920s

November 28, 2023January 10, 2013 by ghostsofdc
gardeners sweeping the White House lawn

Uncovering the mystery behind the men sweeping the South Lawn of the White House in the 1920s. Find out the real reason why they were sweeping and what tools they were using in this blog post from Ghosts of DC.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, South Lawn, The White House
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