Scott Circle in the 1950s

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Here’s a cool photo that we found on Flickr.

Scott Circle, NW, looking northeast from Rhode Island Avenue with statue of Gen. Winfield Scott; note glass street sign under globe. (July 8, 1950 — Scott Circle, NW, looking northeast from Rhode Island Avenue with statue of Gen. Winfield Scott; note glass street sign under globe. (July 8, 1950)

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Source: DDOTDC Flickr

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