Black and white historic photograph circa 1863, capturing a bird's-eye view of the National Mall from the Capitol building, featuring the Washington City Canal, the Botanic Garden with its distinctive glasshouse, and the unfinished Washington Monument in the distance.

The National Mall During the Civil War: An 1863 Photo

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This photo of the National Mall during the Civil War from the Library of Congress highlights how much the National Mall (and Washington, DC) has changed. This photograph of the National Mall taken around 1863 is filled with historical significance and shows how the National Mall was at the height of the Civil War. In…

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7 Cheap Wedding Venues in Washington, DC & Their Cost

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Planning a wedding can be an exciting but overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to finding the perfect venue. However, with a little research and creativity, you can discover cheap wedding venues in Washington, DC that won’t break the bank. With beautiful wedding venues ranging from $90 to $5,000, we will explore some budget-friendly options…

How We Did It: Self-Officiating Wedding in Washington, DC in 7 Steps

How We Did It: Self-Officiating Wedding in Washington, DC in 7 Steps

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There’s one big thing you won’t see in our wedding pictures, and that’s an officiant, because in DC. Washington, DC allows you to have a wedding without a priest, justice of the peace, or a friend who got ordained off the internet presiding over the ceremony. Instead, the couple can conduct the ceremony and marry…

Map of ideal Washington, DC metro map for 2055, created by Reddit user twoninehigh. Shows 4 new lines ad extensions and re-routings of existing lines
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WMATA Fantasy Map: Washington, DC Metro in 2055

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When Reddit user twoninehigh was locked down in 2020, it seems that they spent their time coming up with this amazing alternative metro map for the Washington, DC region. By adding 3 new lines (teal line, pink line, and gold line), extending all existing lines, and rerouting some, they created a vision of what the…

Stereographic print of Pleasant Plains & Cowtown neighborhood in Washington DC taken from Howard University, looking southwest

Exploring the History of Cowtown Neighborhood in Washington DC

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This stereo card was taken from Howard University looking southwest in the late 1800s, showing the Cowtown neighborhood of Washington DC. From Streets of Washington flickr gallery. Wait–Cowtown!? The names of old neighborhoods in Washington, DC would have many today scratching their heads: Hell’s Bottom, The Island, Swampoodle, and Bloodfield. My favorite, though, is the…