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Investigating a 1935 Photo of Massachusetts Avenue: Where are These Homes Today?

Section of Massachusetts Avenue showing block of shabby houses with outside toilets and water supply
We found a photo from 1935 of Massachusetts Avenue, but we're not sure where it is. Any ideas? Go to lunch, show your friends, debate it and post your thoughts in the comments below. Are these homes still there?
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Here’s a shot by Carl Mydans from 1935. We found it on the Library of Congress’ site, but we’re not sure where this is on Mass Ave. Any ideas? Go to lunch, show your friends, debate it and post your thoughts in the comments below. Are these homes still there?

Section of Massachusetts Avenue showing block of shabby houses with outside toilets and water supply
Section of Massachusetts Avenue showing block of shabby houses with outside toilets and water supply

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