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Ghosts of DC

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The lost and untold history of Washington, DC. New and old content regularly tweeted automagically for your scrolling pleasure.

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Take a journey back to 1855 and marvel at this stunning painting that gives you a bird's-eye view of Georgetown, D.C. ghostsofdc.org/2018/07/13/vie…

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The origin of brunch in Washington can be traced back to 1895. It was first mentioned in local newspapers in the early 1900s. Are you feeling peckish? ghostsofdc.org/2022/03/15/bru…

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Exploring the Devastation of the April 1923 Flood in Washington, D.C. Through Photos and Streetcar Tales ghostsofdc.org/2015/01/23/cra…

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Exploring the Historic Navy and Munitions Buildings of 1918 on the National Mall ghostsofdc.org/2023/02/26/tem…

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Uncovering the History of the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall ghostsofdc.org/2019/04/18/187…

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NEW: Explore the past of Logan Circle with this photo from the Library of Congress. To gain further insight into the history of the area, check out Ghosts of DC for more information. ghostsofdc.org/2023/09/12/log…

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Congress previously had the option of renaming B Streets to something more impressive. Ultimately, they decided to change the name to Constitution Avenue, which is now the official name of the street. ghostsofdc.org/2014/02/06/con…

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The Infamous Lewis Powell: The Man Who Tried to Assassinate Secretary of State William Seward ghostsofdc.org/2014/01/16/col…

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Remembering the 1977-78 Washington Bullets: A Retrospective on Elvin Hayes and Bobby Dandridge ghostsofdc.org/2014/01/28/war…

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Go back in time to 1942 and explore the parking fees in Washington D.C. during World War II. Check out the original photo from that year and discover how much different it was compared to now. ghostsofdc.org/2015/01/20/par…

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This historic photo of the Heurich Brewery, taken in 1910, provides a glimpse into the past. It was located on the current site of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. ghostsofdc.org/2015/03/13/pho…

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Don't miss out on these incredible maps from the 1880s that show life in Washington, including property values, pavement times, public schools, railroads, and street sweeping schedules. ghostsofdc.org/2023/01/30/inc…

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