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An Up-Close Look at the 1917 Wreck at Massachusetts Ave. and 21st St. NW

  • Published May 7, 2012
Wreck at Massachusetts Ave. and 21st St. in 1917 (Shorpy)
Get an up-close look at the 1917 wreck at Massachusetts Ave. and 21st St. NW in Washington, DC, featuring two casually curious onlookers. Relive the scene with photos, then explore related articles.
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Wreck at Massachusetts Ave. and 21st St. in 1917 (Shorpy)
Wreck at Massachusetts Ave. and 21st St. in 1917 (Shorpy)

I came across another angle for the nasty wreck at Mass Ave and 21st St. NW. I posted about this a few months ago with a look at the corner today from Google Street View.

Look at the two dudes casually checking out the scene.

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