Exploring Washington, D.C. in 1919: A Look at 15th and Pennsylvania

Photos like this can suck up an hour of my time. I just love looking at these. Click on it for a larger version.

This shows a scene at 15th and Pennsylvania in 1919. In the background you’ll see the old Riggs Bank building, which is still there, but now the PNC Bank building.

Washington, D.C., circa 1917. "Street scene, 15th and G Streets near Riggs National Bank." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. — Washington, D.C., circa 1919. “Street scene, 15th and G Streets near Riggs National Bank.” Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Source: Shorpy

1 thought on “Exploring Washington, D.C. in 1919: A Look at 15th and Pennsylvania”

This almost looks like it was part of the same batch that you posted on the 4th at the corner of F. It has hazardous streets after snow/ice, soldiers, and is just down the block.

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