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

The Unbearable Heat of 1926: Washingtonians Take Refuge in Rock Creek Park

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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.

3 thoughts on “The Unbearable Heat of 1926: Washingtonians Take Refuge in Rock Creek Park”

  1. I can remember back in 1966 when I lived on PA Ave, that it was so hot in town, that I had to go out into the hall of our apartment, and sit on the floor to keep cool. I have never been THAT HOT since then. I actually got sick from it. Washington could cook you back then. (no air conditioning)

  2. I can’t imagine any time in my lifetime when a person or persons would ever be able to sleep in rockcreek park without being mugged or killed.

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