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Exploring Connecticut Avenue in 1919: A Map of Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase

Take a journey back in time to explore Connecticut Avenue in 1919 with maps of Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase. See what the area looked like over 100 years ago!

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Cleveland Park in 1919
Cleveland Park in 1919

GoDCer Charlie requested this the other day via Facebook and we wanted to oblige. It’s a map of Connecticut Avenue from 1919

Cleveland Park in 1919
Cleveland Park in 1919 (Library of Congress)
Chevy Chase in 1919
Chevy Chase in 1919 (Library of Congress)

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Topics1910s · Chevy Chase · Cleveland Park

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