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Uncovering the Lost History of Butler Heights, Washington DC

  • Published July 10, 2013
Butler Heights advertisement 1916
Discover the forgotten history of Butler Heights, Washington DC with this vintage advertisement from 1916. Learn more about the tiny Butler St. SE, close to Frederick Douglass' old home.
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Do you know where Butler Heights is (was)? There’s a tiny Butler St. SE today, very close to Frederick Douglass’ old home. This is an advertisement that we found in the Washington Herald from May 13th, 1916.

Butler Heights advertisement 1916
Butler Heights advertisement 1916

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