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Finding Relief from the Heat: Washingtonians Escape to Rock Creek in the Summer of 1926

  • Published December 19, 2012
Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1926. "Hot weather, Rock Creek Park." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
In the summer of 1926, Washingtonians needed relief from the unbearable heat. Check out the photo of three locals attempting to escape the heat by taking to the cooler confines of Rock Creek Park. #RockCreekPark #WashingtonDC #1926
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A heat wave in 1926 was unbearable and some folks took to the cooler confines of Rock Creek for some respite. Below is a photo (probably staged) of three Washingtonians attempting to escape the brutal D.C. summer.

Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1926. "Hot weather, Rock Creek Park." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1926. “Hot weather, Rock Creek Park.” National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

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