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A Streetcar After Washington’s April 1923 Flood

A National Photo Company photograph records a streetcar amid the aftermath of Washington’s April 1923 flooding.

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Washington, D.C. "Flood, April 30, 1923." Also some 91-year-old graffiti: "EH L TD." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Washington, D.C. "Flood, April 30, 1923." Also some 91-year-old graffiti: "EH L TD." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

In April 1923 there was a major flood in DC. Here is a photo of the aftermath and a streetcar that’s seen better days.

Washington, D.C. “Flood, April 30, 1923.” Also some 91-year-old graffiti: “EH L TD.” National Photo Company Collection glass negative. (Shorpy)

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Topics1920s · Streetcars

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