Mrs. Ghost, Ghost Baby and I spent a nice Saturday afternoon celebrating a birthday at a lovely home in the Palisades. We found an old 1909 map of the area. Check out the results and the source of the map in our blog post!
If you're a fan of D.C. history, you'll know that MacArthur Blvd. used to be called Conduit Rd. But the story behind it is more interesting than just renaming a street after a prominent American. Learn the fascinating story behind renaming MacArthur Blvd. in D.C.
Take a look at the Palisades in 1903, and compare it to today. See a map from 1903 Baist real estate atlas, and a Google Maps view of the area today. Learn about the Palisades history with this comparative view.
Explore the Palisades of the Potomac, a beautiful neighborhood located at the edge of the District of Columbia that was home to some of the wealthiest Washingtonians in the late 19th century. Learn more by viewing the 1890 advertisement!
