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A Blast From The Past: The United Food Stores Market in 1932 Compared to Today

Take a look at the incredible transformation of the United Food Stores Market in Washington, DC from 1932 to now! Compare the vintage photo to Google Street View and marvel at how far we've come!
D. Mullany's Saloon at 14th and E St. NW in 1913
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This is a great old photo of the United Food Stores market at 6th and A St. SE in 1932.

Circa 1932. "United Food Stores." Whitman's Market at A and Sixth streets S.E. in Washington. National Photo Company safety film negative.
Circa 1932. “United Food Stores.” Whitman’s Market at A and Sixth streets S.E. in Washington. National Photo Company safety film negative.

Source: Shorpy

And, below is the same building today on Google Street View.

6th and A St. SE today
6th and A St. SE today
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