1990 Bell Atlantic commercial

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In 1990, Bell Atlantic was our phone company and James Earl Jones did their commercials

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Atlantic Building - The preserved façade recalls a building that saw many significant historical moments. | DC Historic Sites

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[August 11th, 1924] "De Forest Phonofilm Co. Inc. on White House grounds."

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[Washington DC] Saturday July 13, 2024 is Fort Stevens Day! Commemorate the 160th anniversary of the battle.

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[Upcoming Event at the Lincoln Cottage in Washington DC] Lincoln Under Fire: The Battle of Fort Stevens and the Election of 1864 (in-person and virtual options available) 

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I heard about this historical plantation.  But where was it located in modern times?

<div class="md"><p>I heard about this historical plantation.  But where was it located in modern times?</p>
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Where was the location of the Discovery Plantation in DC?

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Is anybody going to DC History Conference at the DCPL April 4-6? We'll be there!

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The SW revitalization combined with the 395 construction combined to isolate St. Dominics from its community. While it’s still there, the church is a shell of its former self.

<div class="md"><p>The SW revitalization combined with the 395 construction combined to isolate St. Dominics from its community. While it’s still there, the church is a shell of its former self.</p>
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May Procession 1944 — St. Dominics, Washington, D.C.

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Postage stamps on display at the Smithsonian national postal museum in Washington.

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50 Years Of Home Rule: A History Of D.C.’s Struggle For (Semi-) Self Governance

900 block F Street NW DC circa 1990

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The Hecht Co.'s Warehouse Sale, 1401 New York Ave NE DC (1954)

The Hecht Co. Warehouse Sale, 1401 New York Ave NE - March 10, 1954

Mi Vida - Mexican on 7th street across from the National Portrait Gallery.

View of the White House from Lafayette Square. The oval office is on the right, and Pennsylvania Ave is in the front.

Who remembers him?

The statue of Alexander Stephens (former Vice President of the confederate states of America) in national statuary hall at the US Capitol.

Sunset views of Washington from the Alexandria waterfront.

On display at the Smithsonian museum of American History is the infamous Florida punchcard voting machine from the 2000 election.

Decor at Il Canale in Georgetown (in Washington).

View from a distance of the small senate rotunda of the US Capitol.

The Watergate hotel seen from Virginia Ave.

This goes all the way back to the days of George Washington.  

Discovering the OLDEST BUILDING on the Washington DC Mall!  The Lockkeeper’s House is a hidden gem.

https://youtu.be/jAlGvQFxWGg

<div class="md"><p>This goes all the way back to the days of George Washington.  </p>

<p>Discovering the OLDEST BUILDING on the Washington DC Mall!  The Lockkeeper’s House is a hidden gem.</p>

<p><a href="https://youtu.be/jAlGvQFxWGg">https://youtu.be/jAlGvQFxWGg</a></p>
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Hidden history on the DC mall

I'm reading the biography of Jim Henson who primarily worked in DC during his early years before the Muppets really took off. The book mentions they would film in Rodel Studios located in the Foggy Bottom area. 

I haven't been able to find anything about where the studio was located or what happened to it and am wondering if anyone has any leads on how to explore that more?

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m reading the biography of Jim Henson who primarily worked in DC during his early years before the Muppets really took off. The book mentions they would film in Rodel Studios located in the Foggy Bottom area. </p>

<p>I haven&#39;t been able to find anything about where the studio was located or what happened to it and am wondering if anyone has any leads on how to explore that more?</p>
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Jim Henson's DC Studio

My family was from the Northern Virginia and DC area. We found this photo of my great grandma’s husband holding up a photo and smiling with a few other people. The quality of the photo within the photo is not great! But I presume it was of someone prominent if they are posing with his photo. Does anyone have any guesses of who it may be? The person’s fairly distinct glasses may be a clue. I also included a photo of what is written on the back although I cannot make sense of it. I would presume the photo to be from the late 50s to mid 1960s.

<div class="md"><p>My family was from the Northern Virginia and DC area. We found this photo of my great grandma’s husband holding up a photo and smiling with a few other people. The quality of the photo within the photo is not great! But I presume it was of someone prominent if they are posing with his photo. Does anyone have any guesses of who it may be? The person’s fairly distinct glasses may be a clue. I also included a photo of what is written on the back although I cannot make sense of it. I would presume the photo to be from the late 50s to mid 1960s.</p>
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Can someone identify the photo of the person they are holding up in this photo?

DC Raw & Uncut: Robert E. Carter | The Last Man Executed In Washington DC

DC Raw & Uncut: Kimi Gray | The Queen Of Kenilworth

80 years ago today, a D.C. pageant at Constitution Hall tried to raise the alarm about the Holocaust.

Alexander's Island

Hi!

I'm trying to find any local magazines or websites where people can submit stories about dc history. I know of Washington History Magazine but i believe they only publish twice a year and each edition only has a few stories inside. Appreciate the help, thanks!

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<p>I&#39;m trying to find any local magazines or websites where people can submit stories about dc history. I know of Washington History Magazine but i believe they only publish twice a year and each edition only has a few stories inside. Appreciate the help, thanks!</p>
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DC History Blogs/Websites

‘Just like Korea is the forgotten war, the Pentagon is the forgotten 9/11’ - Stephanie Merry, Washington Post - September 5, 2016

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