Then and Now: Eagle Gate, U.S. Soldiers’ Home

Even though the Eagle Gate — located at Rock Creek Church Road & Upshur — is clearly recognizable today, there is no mistaking that its has undergone some changes over the years.

The most noticeable may be the absence of the iron archway and electric light that once illuminated the gate. More subtle, but still obvious is the moving of the piers which originally defined a narrower gate with side pedestrian gates. Though these elements are still present, they’ve been reconfigured to accommodate modern vehicles.

Another significant change, though not present in these photos, is the absence of the street car line that once served this location.