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Exploring Washington DC History Through a 1920 Photo of Three Homes on Randolph St. NW

  • Published August 30, 2013
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "551-53-55 Randolph St. N.W." We'll take the one next to the castle. National Photo Company glass negative.
Explore Washington DC's history through a stunning 1920 photo of three homes on Randolph St. NW. Amazingly, all three homes still stand today! See the photo and learn more about DC's past.
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Another great photo from Shorpy … this time showing three homes on Randolph St. NW.

Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "551-53-55 Randolph St. N.W." We'll take the one next to the castle. National Photo Company glass negative.
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. “551-53-55 Randolph St. N.W.” We’ll take the one next to the castle. National Photo Company glass negative.

Source: Shorpy

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And, the best part is that the three homes still stand today.

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