Here’s an old photo from the early 20th century. Can you identify the block? Add your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Library of Congress
Identify the Block in this Early 20th Century Photo
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Let’s start with the obvious? Was there a Washington St in 1900?
Looks like East Capitol Street looking east.
It doesn’t look wide enough to be East Capitol street
Hey Ghost of DC, any update on the location of this picture? I’m assuming the caption “Washington Street Shade Trees” on the photo does not actually refer to the location of the photo but a generic name for the photo.
It’s an east-west street looking west in early spring, taken after Boss Shepherd’s grading and paving projects. Obviously a quality neighborhood, maybe Q or R Streets NW, anywhere between 10th and Florida Avenue. On the other hand, it could be a street that has changed from residential to commercial, and has become unrecognizable, say, H, Eye, or L Streets, NW, anywhere between about 12th and 20th.
New York Avenue