Save, Save, Save!

This photo shows the 1918 version of today's ATM machine. Made to resemble a bank building, it was put out by the 'Bankers Automatic Receiving Teller Co.' in Washington, DC. One of its' primary uses was in the local public schools, where children were strongly encouraged to save on a regular basis.

Long Goodie: 1925

This April 14, 1925 photograph features Margaret Gorman with Long Goodie. Margaret was both the first-ever Miss Washington, DC and Miss America.

The Nats: 1922

"The Washington Nationals Ball Club, 1922"

Streets of Baltimore: 1904

The southwest limits of the Great Baltimore Fire 1904, Liberty and Lombard Streets.

Bootleg Lady

This picture taken in 1922 shows a woman removing a flask from her Russian boot.

Note the swastikas embedded in the floor design. The swastika was once considered a good luck symbol in many cultures including Native Americans. The Nazis adopted it as their symbol in WWII, forever reminding the world of the evil it had unjustly come to represent.

Left on White:1926

Washington, DC Traffic Director Eldridge inspects the new traffic lights. Note the sign underneath the lights and the middle light, indicating left turn.