{"id":42287,"date":"2016-09-28T00:27:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T07:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=42287"},"modified":"2019-07-03T00:41:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T07:41:05","slug":"washington-dc-past-and-present-a-visual-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/real-estate-news\/washington-dc-past-and-present-a-visual-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington, D.C. Past and Present: A Visual Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Washington, DC<\/a> is one of the nation\u2019s most historic cities \u2014 but it has also undergone significant and striking transformations as its diverse neighborhoods have modernized throughout the twentieth century. These then-and-now images showcase the development of some of the city\u2019s most iconic streets and structures, giving you a glimpse into Washington\u2019s past and present.<\/p>\n

1. National Press Building<\/h3>\n

An imposing building poised on the corner of 14th and F Streets NW, the National Press Building<\/strong> is a business center and professional hub for journalists and those in the communications, government information, and news industries. Built in 1925 on the site of the historic Ebbitt House Hotel<\/strong> (pictured, 1880), the building was initially envisioned \u201cas a haven for Washington reporters to relax, enjoy a drink and play cards\u201d. President Calvin Coolidge laid the cornerstone for the 14-story building – the largest private office building in Washington at the time<\/strong> – which opened in 1927 with a spacious Club on the top two floors.<\/p>\n

It underwent renovations in the mid-1980s and now includes a variety of shops, restaurants, workspaces, and event facilities \u2013 including a 25,775-square-foot Marshall’s – with the world-renowned National Press Club still occupying the top two floors. And one more note of trivia: similar to the White House, the National Press Building city block has its own zip code \u2013 20045.<\/p>\n

The iconic building changed hands in May 2016 for $155.5 million. NJ-based Normandy Real Estate Partners purchased the 491,000-square-foot property from Quadrangle Development Co. and AEW Capital Management.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit 1880: Library of Congress;\u00a0<\/a>Photo Credit 2014: Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n

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