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The Aftermath of the April 1923 Flood in Washington, D.C.: A Photo and Streetcar Story

  • Published January 23, 2015
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, Washington, D.C. experienced a major flood. This blog post takes a look at the aftermath with a photo of the flood and a streetcar that's seen better days. Learn more about this historic event here.
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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.
Washington, D.C. “Flood, April 30, 1923.” Also some 91-year-old graffiti: “EH L TD.” National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

Source: Shorpy

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"Municipal Building, Southern Railway, and Post Office Department, from the Willard Hotel roof." An ethereal, almost spectral view of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street N.W. in Washington circa 1921, with the Old Post Office tower at left. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
A Photographic Tour of the Willard Hotel in 1921: A Spectral View of Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street
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