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Kalorama Map From 1907: Subdivided, With Almost No Buildings

This 1907 map of Kalorama shows the area completely subdivided, with almost no buildings. It looks like U St. became Wyoming Ave. along the way.

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This is a really interesting look at a neighborhood, where today, the total value of the properties hovers probably somewhere near $200 million.

This map is from 1907 and shows the area completely subdivided, with almost no buildings. Totally fascinating.

1907 map of Kalorama
1907 map of Kalorama

It looks like U St. became Wyoming Ave. and T St. became California St.

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