Uncovering the Lost History of Butler Heights, Washington DC

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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