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Exploring Washington, D.C. Through the Photos of GoDCer Tony, a D.C. Native

Published November 2, 2012

Explore Washington, D.C. through the eyes of GoDCer Tony - a D.C. native. Tony's father was a pilot with Eastern Airlines and he's shared some of his photos, including shots of National Airport (not Reagan), the 1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK) and more!

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GoDCer, and D.C. native, Tony was kind enough to share a number of photos from his youth. His father was a pilot with Eastern Airlines (remember them?) and a few of the shots are taken by him, flying into National Airport (not Reagan).

New York Avenue after the riots in 1968

view of New York Avenue after the 1968 riots

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1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK)

GoDCer Tony's father and uncle in front of store on 8th St. SE near Barracks Row — GoDCer Tony’s father and uncle in front of store on 8th St. SE near Barracks Row

religious festival & parade in Brookland

runway that used to be at either Bolling AFB or Anacostia naval air station

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airline pilot's view of the U.S. Capitol Building — airline pilot’s view of the U.S. Capitol Building

airliner pilot's view of the Washington Monument — airliner pilot’s view of the Washington Monument

airline pilot's view of Washington Monument & U.S. Capitol Building — airline pilot’s view of Washington Monument & U.S. Capitol Building

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and tagged 1960s, photos, The Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Washington National Airport

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