Then and Now: Can You Recognize Washington, D.C., from These Old Pictures?
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Although Washington, D.C., is a baby city compared to somewhere like Shanghai, it is still relatively old. And even through renovations and reconstructions, the history of it is still maintained. If the statues and museums weren’t a clue, respecting history is kind of D.C.’s thing. D.C. doesn’t typically demolish the old buildings but rather builds atop them to create a more safe, effective and aesthetically pleasing Washington, D.C., while maintaining the past within the foundation. Take a look at these old and new pictures to see how much the city of D.C. has transformed over the years.
National Press Building
529 14th St NW Washington DC, USA
Then:
![National Press Building](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic.webp)
Now:
![National Press Building](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-2.webp)
Thomas Circle
Thomas Circ NW Washington DC, USA
Then:
![Thomas Circle](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-3.webp)
Now:
![Thomas Circle](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-4.webp)
The Capitol
East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC, USA
Then:
![The Capitol](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-5.webp)
Now:
![The Capitol](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-7.webp)
Old Patent Office/ Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture Washington, Dc, USA
Then:
![Old Patent Office](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-8.webp)
Now:
![Old Patent Office](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-9.webp)
![French Embassy](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-10.webp)
Now:
![Embassy of France](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-11.webp)
![Old Ebbit Grill](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-12.webp)
Now:
![Old Ebbit Grill](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-13.webp)
Northern Liberty Market/ City Vista
475 K St NW, Washington, DC, USA
Then:
![Northern Liberty Market](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-14.webp)
Now:
![City Vista](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-15.webp)
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site Washington DC, USA
Then:
![Pennsylvania Avenue](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-18-1.webp)
Now:
![Pennsylvania Avenue](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-19-1.webp)
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC, USA
Then:
![White House](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-graphic-20.webp)
Now:
![White House](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7645308726_b2822d14fb_o.webp)