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The Sad Story of the Demise of the Southern Railway Building in Washington DC

Take a look at the sad story of the Southern Railway Building in Washington DC, which was purchased by the United States Government in 1928 for $2,680,000 to make way for the construction of Federal Triangle.
The Dunbar Hotel, located on 15th street between U and V streets NW. Designed by Clement A. Didden, Jr. the hotel had 485 bedrooms. Demolished in 1974. Automobiles are shown on the street, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a gas station with a "Texaco / Amoc / Sinclair" sign. "Ansco Safety Film" edge imprint. Negative uncaptioned.
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Sad. Just tragic. The building below is the old Southern Railway Building, formerly located at 13th and Pennsylvania.

Southern Railway Building in 1917
Southern Railway Building in 1917

This building was purchased by the United States Government in 1928 for $2,680,000 to make way for the construction of Federal Triangle.

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