Comparing the Past to the Present: A Look at the 1907 Map of Congress Heights

Published March 15, 2013

Take a look at Congress Heights in 1907 and compare it to the present day with this interactive map. See what has changed and what has stayed the same in this Washington, DC neighborhood.

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In the interest of giving GoDCers more on Congress Heights, here is a map of the area in 1907.

And compare it to the current map from Google.

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Posted in From GoDCers
and tagged 1900s, Congress Heights

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