A Look Back: View of the Department of Agriculture, The Smithsonian Castle, and the US Capitol from the Washington Monument 100 Years Ago

View of the Department of Agriculture, The Smithsonian Castle and the US Capitol taken from atop the Washington Monument

Take a look back in time to see what Washington DC’s Department of Agriculture, Smithsonian Castle, and US Capitol looked like over a hundred years ago. Thanks to the DC Public Library, we have this amazing photo taken from atop the Washington Monument.

Exploring Washington, D.C. Through the Photos of GoDCer Tony, a D.C. Native

New York Avenue after the riots in 1968

Explore Washington, D.C. through the eyes of GoDCer Tony – a D.C. native. Tony’s father was a pilot with Eastern Airlines and he’s shared some of his photos, including shots of National Airport (not Reagan), the 1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK) and more!