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Identify the Block in this Early 20th Century Photo

Take a look at this old photo from the early 20th century. Can you identify the block? See if you can figure it out and share your thoughts in the comments below.
"Auto wreck. December 31, 1923." Continuing this week's theme of vehicular mishaps on (and off) the roads of Washington, D.C. On New Year's Eve, this car was in the drink. See the comments for details about this fatal accident in the Tidal Basin. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Star Building from air." The Washington Star newspaper building at the center is at the intersection of 11th Street N.W. and Pennsylvania Avenue, which runs diagonally across the photo. The big building with the tower us the Old Post Office. There's a lot to see here, including laundry hung out to dry. National Photo Company glass negative.
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Here’s an old photo from the early 20th century. Can you identify the block? Add your thoughts in the comments below.

Washington street
Washington street

Source: Library of Congress

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