Set the WABAC Machine to August 1986! Ken and I lived in Washington, DC, on Capitol Hill, just a short walk from the US Capitol. That month we were packing up and otherwise preparing for our big move to San Francisco. I had a roll of black and white film and decided to use it up, first for this stroll around the capitol and later during the first leg of our drive to California. I'm digitizing most of those photos now, to have if I somehow lose the originals. I'll share a few of them here.
This, as most people might recognize, is the US Capitol building. I worked in a nearby building in the office of a member of Congress (now deceased). I took a short walk around the buildings, kind of a good-bye after our four years in Washington. I know a lot has changed since we lived there, but it was fun while we were there. I've been back for fun and for work a few times in the decades since. Good memories.
You’ve reminded me that I toured The Capitol building and grounds in 1989 after a road trip up from Florida. A wonder ful journey of 6 weeks. đźšś Pats.
ReplyDeleteThat was a few months after we left SC for Connecticut. I, enjoyed our three years there, although it never felt like home.
ReplyDeleteWashington is one of my favorite cities to visit. It is convenient for me in that I am only two hours away.
ReplyDeleteThe good old days, when people parked that close, and the doors were open around the building. The Library of Congress is just across the street, and the Supreme Court next to that.
ReplyDeleteSuch big changes came into your life after living in upstate New York... Paris, DC, San Francisco!
ReplyDeleteFun memories! You have come a long way! Big hugs from Delmar.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. This is not a political statement but seeing that photo gives me such feelings of sadness about the changes over the years. I’m Canadian and I had hoped that, in retirement, I would eventually visit DC and other magnificent places in the USA. However, that hope has evaporated for me and many Canadians in recent times. I don’t expect that it will ever materialize for me. Very sad about that. It’s like letting go of a very old friendship. C.
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