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

  • Published November 8, 2013
14th and U Street in 1960
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.
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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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