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Exploring the Streets of Washington, DC in 1919

Washington street in 1919
Take a look back in time at the streets of Washington, DC in 1919 with GhostsofDC.org. See if any of the buildings still stand today. Source: Smithsonian Institution Archives.
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Any GoDCers out there recognize this block? I’m guessing that most of these buildings are gone, but maybe that church is still around?

Washington street in 1919
Washington street in 1919

Source: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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Catholic University basketball team in 1923
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Terrific 270-Degree View of 1905 Washington

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