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Exploring 1907 Brookland: An Undeveloped Part of Northeast DC

Take a look back in time to explore Brookland, an undeveloped part of Northeast DC in 1907. See the map from the Library of Congress, and learn about its history.
Babe Ruth signs up for the New York National Guard
Key Bridge under construction

Like the map we posted last night, here’s the neighboring one, also from 1907. It shows a much more rural and undeveloped part of northeast.

1907 map of Brookland
1907 map of Brookland

Source: Library of Congress

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