Purchased by the gov't in 1877, the Bartholdi Fountain was placed in the center of a basin in the middle of the Mall. In 1885, 36 gas lights were added. The fountain, with the Capitol behind it, became a favorite spot for tourists to have their pictures taken. 1896 stereoview. …
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Some 80,000 fans descended upon #WashingtonDC in the summer of 1973 for the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers' mega-concert. https://t.co/uL4XyFBkkL Some 80,000 fans descended upon #WashingtonDC in the summer of 1973 for the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers' mega-co…
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Today in History - November 20 https://t.co/lr4YSgkOMU On November 20, 1866, ten members of the First Congregational Society of Washington, D.C. gathered in the home of Deacon Henry Brewster for a missionary meeting. Continue reading. On November 20, 1942, U.S. Army enginee…
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Quote of the Day: "Change is the end result of all true learning." - Leo Buscaglia
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Stereoview of street vendors selling their produce outside Center Market in the 1920s. The market was located on the present-day site of the National Archives. Note the Washington Monument in the distance. For a history of the market, see https://t.co/huBm6OomKA …
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In her novels, early 19th century D.C. socialite Margaret Bayard Smith adopted the role of passive observer, but she also wrote a number of sharper, more opinionated pieces that were published anonymously. https://t.co/KU6bkcbaKX #DCHistory In her novels, early 19th century …
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This unique map of Washington, D.C. depicts the different types of street pavements used throughout the city in 1883. Types included asphalt, gravel, granite, wood, and more! Check it out: https://t.co/HWqj6ZMCYc https://t.co/r10Hijb6sJ This unique map of Washington, D.C. dep…
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