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GoDCers, Check Out This Photo from 1942 Showing Two Buildings on 11th St.

Washington, D.C. Corner store which is patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman
GoDCers, check out this amazing photo taken in August of 1942 showing two buildings on 11th St. NW, DC. You can still visit the store on the right today and compare the photos to see how the city has changed over the years!
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GoDCers, check this out. It’s a photo taken in August of 1942 showing two buildings on 11th St. The photo was taken from Ella Watson’s home across the street. She was a government charwoman (a woman employed to clean offices).

The store on the right is at 1428 11th St. NW, and it’s still there today. You might be familiar with it if you visit Veranda for dinner or a drink.

Washington, D.C. Corner store which is patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman
Washington, D.C. Corner store which is patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman
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Source: Library of Congress

Check out the same buildings today on Google Street View.

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Washington, D.C. Mr. J. Benjamin, owner of the grocery store patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman
Washington, D.C. Mr. J. Benjamin, owner of the grocery store patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

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