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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.
Apartment Building Collapses in Dupont Circle
“You Have to See This Amazing Old Photo of the White House”
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A boardinghouse philosopher
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