Historic Photos

Mock-up Metro Car
Crowds walk through a mock-up of a Metro Railcar (1968). Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Dupont Circle Construction
Dupont Circle Station under Construction (1975) Credit: WMATA Photograph

Opening Day - Judiciary Square
Official Metro groundbreaking at Judiciary Square station site (December 1969). Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Opening Day - Rhode Island
Metro's Opening Day - Rhode Island Avenue station (March 27, 1976). Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Opening Day Program
Program for Metro's Opening Day ceremonies at Rhode Island Avenue Station (March 27, 1976). Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

All Ages
Washingtonians of all ages celebrate Metro's Opening Day at Rhode Island Avenue station (March 27, 1976). Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

President's Inspection
President Johnson inspects a model of a Metro car on the White House lawn in 1968 - eight years before Metrorail opened to the public. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Free Ride
People stand in line waiting to take a free ride at the opening of the new Washington Metro (March 27, 1976). Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Ribbons!
Official ribbon-cutting marks Metro's Opening Day on March 27, 1976 at the Rhode Island Avenue station. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine