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Published
January 6, 2014
Photos of 1940s Boarding House Living in DC
What was life like living in a Washington boarding house during World War II? Here is a series of photos showing the life of young men and women in their communal living arrangements.
The Wonder Years: A Look at the Home the Arnold's Would Have Purchased in Woodbridge Estates
Uncovering a Terrific Old Photo of the Lincoln Memorial from Virginia
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The shower bath in a boardinghouse
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