The Lost German Embassy at 1435 Massachusetts Avenue
How Count von Bernstorff left the German Embassy at 1435 Massachusetts Avenue in 1917, and what became of the seventy-room mansion before and after.
Thomas Circle
A Look at Thomas Circle in 1943, Plus Historical Photos and a Map
Take a look at Thomas Circle in 1943 and see what it looked like in 1920, 1888, and 1921 with photos and a map from the Library of Congress.
Thomas Circle in the 1920s
A Library of Congress photograph captures Thomas Circle in the 1920s, showing the intersection of 14th Street NW and Massachusetts Avenue at one of Washington’s grand traffic roundabouts.
The Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout: An Affordable Classic Car
The Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout was an affordable classic car produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1911 to 1912. It featured a distinctive body style, a 2.9-liter inline-four engine, and a two-speed planetary transmission. Now a valuable collector’s item, the Torpedo Runabout is a classic car enthusiast’s dream.
Exploring Thomas Circle in 1888: A Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
Take a virtual tour of Thomas Circle in 1888 with this Sanborn Fire Insurance Map. See the yellow wooden frame structures and the pink brick buildings of the area.
Take a Look at Thomas Circle Around 1921
Take a look at this amazing photo of Thomas Circle around 1921. Click on the image for a larger version, so you can marvel at it for a while. These images were dug up on Shorpy!