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Uncovering the Institute for Physical Development: Two Vintage Ads from 1919

  • Published March 13, 2014
The Washington Herald - August 31st, 1919
Take a look back in time with us as we uncover two vintage advertisements from 1919 featuring the Institute for Physical Development. See what life was like in Washington, DC a century ago!
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Here are two old advertisements from 1919 that we dug up, featuring the Institute for Physical Development.

Washington Post - September 14th, 1919
Washington Post – September 14th, 1919
The Washington Herald - August 31st, 1919
The Washington Herald – August 31st, 1919

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