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Explore Rock Creek Park in 1922 with this Washington Times Map

Take a journey back in time to explore Rock Creek Park with this 1922 map from the Washington Times. Learn about the drivable roadways and the history of this beautiful park.

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motor roads through Rock Creek Park
motor roads through Rock Creek Park

This is a really cool map from the Washington Times, published on Saturday, May 22nd, 1922. It shows the drivable roadways through Rock Creek Park, for you to enjoy a leisurely cruise through the city’s best park.

motor roads through Rock Creek Park
motor roads through Rock Creek Park (Library of Congress)

Hopefully you’re out enjoying the weather today in Rock Creek Park. Mr. and Mrs. Ghost just went for a nice hike in the park. Ghost Dog didn’t get to go this time 🙁

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Topics1920s · Rock Creek Park

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