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What $500 Down Payment in 1911 Chevy Chase Would Be Worth Today

November 22, 2021August 9, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. advertisement - April 9th, 1911 (Washington Herald)

Ever wonder what a $500 down payment in 1911 Chevy Chase would be worth today? Find out in this blog post, and learn why Chevy Chase ain’t cheap!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Chevy Chase, Washington Herald 1 Comment

Exploring the Cost of Tuition at Catholic University in 1910

January 2, 2020May 22, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Catholic University advertisement in the Washington Herald (1910)

Explore the cost of tuition at Catholic University in 1910 – you won’t believe it was only $75 per year! See related articles and learn more about D.C.’s forgotten history.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Catholic University, Washington Herald

A Look Back at Bass Ale in Washington, DC in 1911

May 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Bass Ale advertisement in the Washington Herald - December 24th, 1911

A look back to 1911 when Bass Ale was available in Washington, DC. Learn about the Christmas Eve 1911 ad and see what beer is available now!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Washington Herald

Exploring the Racist Real Estate Ad from 1911 for Fairlawn in Anacostia

December 20, 2021May 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Fairlawn real estate advertisement from the Washington Herald - July 22nd, 1911

This blog post explores a real estate advertisement from 1911 for Fairlawn in Anacostia, DC. It provides a harsh window into a very different and blatantly racist time in Washington. Read to learn more about this area’s history.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Anacostia, Washington Herald 2 Comments

A Look at Sidwell Friends School in 1910 and its Notable Alumni

October 18, 2021May 18, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Friends School Country Club House advertisement in the Washington Herald (1910)

Take a look back at Sidwell Friends School in 1910 and learn about its notable alumni, including Chelsea, Sasha, Malia Obama and Charles Lindbergh, Gore Vidal, Nancy Reagan and Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Washington Herald

A Look Back at The National Cathedral School for Boys: An Old Advertisement from 1910

May 16, 2012 by ghostsofdc
The National Cathedral School for Boys advertisement in the Washington Herald - 1910

Discover the history of The National Cathedral School for Boys in this old advertisement from 1910. Learn more about the school and its founding in 1907.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1910s, Washington Herald, Washington National Cathedral
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