Exploring 1907 Brookland: An Undeveloped Part of Northeast DC

Published August 30, 2013

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.

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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.

Source: Library of Congress

Posted in GoDCers Love Maps
and tagged 1900s, Brookland, Woodridge

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