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Posted In October 25, 2013

Demolition of buildings on the corner of 11th Street and Virginia Avenue SW. View northwest over the Agriculture Department Building to the Washington Monument (1959). Garnet W. Jex "Southwest Redevelopment" Slide Collection, HSW.
The Sad Reality of 1950s Development in D.C.
The progress of 1950s development in D.C. destroyed much of the city. Explore the sad reality of this destructive period in D.C. history with this post from Ghosts of DC.
The Explorer Restaurant advertisement
Unbelievable Prices: A Look Back at an Ad from 1967
Take a look back at The Washington Post ad from 1967 for the Explorer Restaurant offering dinner for three bucks! Incredible prices from more than 50 years ago!

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