-ad 189-
  • Published

Exploring the Streets of DC in 1920: 1610 14th St. NW

Take a journey back in time to explore DC's 1610 14th St. NW in 1920! See what's changed and stay the same with Ghibellina, Rice and Pearl Dive. Zoom in on the details and see the amazing graffiti and a mysterious hose coming out of the ground!
Jackie Kennedy
May 29, 1959. "Prince George Plaza, Hyattsville, Maryland. Night view." An actual mall (a long, open plaza) when it opened in 1959, the shopping center was enclosed in the 1970s and renamed the Mall at Prince Georges. Large-format safety negative by Samuel H. Gottscho.
-ad 188-

This great old photo shows 1610 14th St. NW, which is currently Ghibellina in the middle, Rice on the left, and Pearl Dive on the right. So cool. Click on it to zoom in on the details.

1610 14th St. NW
1610 14th St. NW in 1920 – currently Ghibellina

Source: Shorpy

This is the same view today.

1920s graffiti on 14th St.
1920s graffiti on 14th St.

Check out the lady in the window. Who is she? What is she doing? What’s her story? I’m pretty sure the thought of her building becoming a Thai restaurant was not something on her mind.

Who is the woman in the window?
Who is the woman in the window?

Does anyone have any idea what this hose is coming out of the ground? I’m guessing that this is the free air hose that is mentioned in the window of National Service Co.

Hose coming out of the ground
Hose coming out of the ground
-ad 617-

Enjoy daily

Ghosts of DC stories.

No thanks.