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

  • Published August 27, 2014
Circa 1932. "United Food Stores." Whitman's Market at A and Sixth streets S.E. in Washington. National Photo Company safety film negative.
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!
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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

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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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