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

  • Published March 9, 2015
Take a look back in time to 1919 Washington, D.C. with this photo of 15th and Pennsylvania. See the old Riggs Bank building in the background, now the PNC Bank building.
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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.
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Source: Shorpy

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