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Exploring U Street in 1960: A Photo Courtesy of the Smithsonian

Take a step back in time with this incredible photo of U Street in Washington, DC in 1960. Courtesy of the Smithsonian, explore the block from the northwest corner and see how it has changed.
Washington, D.C. Scott Circle
Washington Heights real estate advertisement in 1904

What a cool photo courtesy of the Smithsonian. This is a shot of U St. in 1960. If I’m not mistaken, this is looking east, standing on the northwest corner of the block.

14th and U Street in 1960
14th and U Street in 1960

Source: Smithsonian

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