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We Love Streetcars and Old Photos of the Capitol Building: Here's One from 1947

Take a step back in time and explore the Capitol Building in 1947. We love streetcars and old photos of the Capitol Building, and this shot from 1947 is a great example of this. Source: Jalopy Journal.

Discovering Vintage Postcards of Washington, DC in the Boston Public Library's Flickr Photostream

Explore three vintage postcards of Washington, DC, featured in the Boston Public Library's Flickr photostream. See the city in a different light with these beautiful images from the past.

160 Years Ago Today: Montgomery C. Meigs Placed an Advertisement for Skilled Bricklayers to Help Expand the U.S. Capitol

160 years ago today, Montgomery C. Meigs placed an advertisement in the Daily Evening Star for skilled bricklayers to help in the expansion of the U.S. Capitol. Check out a great photo from 1858 of the Capitol under construction!

Capitol Bldg., seen from atop Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.

A Stunning View of the Capitol from the Top of the Washington Monument

Take a look at this stunning view of the Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument. See the amazing photo and learn more about the history of the monument here!

A Photographic Look Back at the East Front of the Capitol Building in the 1860s

Thanks to the Library of Congress, we can take a photographic look back at the East Front of the Capitol Building as it appeared in the 1860s. See the amazing photograph here!

Milking a Cow on the Capitol Grounds: An Odd Story from the Early 20th Century

This is an odd story from the early 20th century. Learn about the curious incident of milking a cow on the Capitol grounds and find out why it happened in this blog post!

A Look Back in Time: A Photograph of the Old Senate Studebaker

A look back at the old Senate Studebaker car with a photograph from the U.S. Capitol Flickr page. It held eight people and went back and forth between the Capitol and Russell (then known as the Senate Office Building). This was replaced in 1912 by a monorail track and in 1960 by dual tracks.

Uncovering a Rare Photo of Newsmen in Front of the Capitol Building from the 1910s

Take a look at this rare photo of newsmen in front of the Capitol Building from the 1910s. Uncover the history behind this incredible photo, courtesy of Cornell University Library.

Exploring the History of the Capitol Dome: A Rare Photograph from Around 1860

Explore a rare historical photograph of the Capitol Dome under construction in 1860. Learn more about the history of the Capitol Dome and see the unique photo today!

Looking toward the west side of the United States Capitol building, a panoramic view of the city of Washington, D.C. shows the Mall area in the foreground before the railroad tracks were removed. A train is visible on the tracks. The domed structure in front of the Capitol is the Botanic Garden original octagonal greenhouse of 1859 and behind it the central pavilion added after the Civil War. The buildings were razed in 1932. The Botanic Garden was on a site previously occupied by the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Exploring the City of Washington D.C. Around 1900

Explore the city of Washington D.C. in 1900 with this amazing photo shared by the Smithsonian Archives. See the Mall area in the foreground with a train visible on the tracks before the railroad tracks were removed.

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