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February 27, 2014
Exploring D.C. History Through a 1937 Map of Neighborhood Boundaries
Take a journey through D.C. history with this 1937 map of neighborhood boundaries. Learn more about the city's past and explore the changes that have taken place over the years.
The 1914 Washington Times Story of Herman Kabansky's Desperate Struggle with Policeman J.L. Edwards
Gnawed Bones, a Wild Dog, and a Tragic Story from the Washington Post in 1941
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Here’s a great old map that we found showing all the neighborhood boundaries from
1937
.
1937
map of D.C.
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