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Posted In September 2012

Baist map of U St. and Shaw (1921)
Exploring the U Street and Vermont Ave. NW Area Through Real Estate Maps
Check out the Baist real estate maps of the U Street and Vermont Ave. NW area to see how the neighborhood has changed over the years. See what Dodge City, Nellie's, and Brixton looked like in 1903 and 1921!
Moe live at the 9:30 Club
Three Memorable Concerts at the 9:30 Club
Three memorable concerts from the 9:30 Club: Smashing Pumpkins opening night, Radiohead with Michael Stipe featuring Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, and Bob Dylan honing his craft. A must read for music fans of DC's past and present.
Homestead Grays in 1944 (Smithsonian)
The Homestead Grays: A Nostalgic Look at the Negro League Baseball Team
Take a nostalgic look at the Homestead Grays, the Negro League baseball team that was founded in Pittsburgh and eventually closing out their existence at Griffith Stadium. Watch the whole video for appearances from former Mayor Anthony Williams and a great history lesson.
L.G. Schroder real estate advertisement - August 10th, 1919 (Washington Post)
Take a Look at This Real Estate Investment Ad from 1919
Take a look at this incredible real estate investment ad from 1919! For only $6,300, you could get a home in Petworth. That's a lot of money back then. See the ad and find out what $30,000 could get you at 14th and Euclid. Impressive!

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