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Exploring the Dunbar Hotel Through Photos Found at the Smithsonian

Take a trip back in time and explore the Dunbar Hotel through photos found at the Smithsonian. Learn more about this building that used to sit on the northwest corner of 15th and U St before being demolished in 1974.
Camp of the Union forces at Centreville, Va. Winter 1861-62
(right) The Munsey Building, built in 1905 and demolished in 1980; (left) the Washington Post Building (also demolished)
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This is a series of photos that we found at the Smithsonian. It shows the Dunbar Hotel, a building that used to sit on the northwest corner of 15th and U St. Sadly, this beautiful building was demolished in 1974.

The Dunbar Hotel, located on 15th street between U and V streets NW. Designed by Clement A. Didden, Jr. the hotel had 485 bedrooms. Demolished in 1974. Automobiles are shown on the street, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a gas station with a "Texaco / Amoc / Sinclair" sign. "Ansco Safety Film" edge imprint. Negative uncaptioned.
The Dunbar Hotel, located on 15th street between U and V streets NW. Designed by Clement A. Didden, Jr. the hotel had 485 bedrooms. Demolished in 1974. Automobiles are shown on the street, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a gas station with a “Texaco / Amoc / Sinclair” sign. “Ansco Safety Film” edge imprint. Negative uncaptioned.

And here are a few interior photos from the hotel.

dining room at the Dunbar Hotel
dining room at the Dunbar Hotel
dining room at the Dunbar Hotel
dining room at the Dunbar Hotel
dining room at the Dunbar Hotel
dining room at the Dunbar Hotel
bar at the Dunbar Hotel
bar at the Dunbar Hotel

Source: Smithsonian Institution

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