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Exploring Southwest D.C. in 1899 and Now: The Aftermath of the 1899 Blizzard

Explore Southwest D.C. in 1899 and now! See a photo of the aftermath of the 1899 blizzard, and the same view today. See what the area looked like after the blizzard and how it looks now.
1846 photo of the Capitol Building
President and Mrs. Wilson (March 20th, 1920)

Below is a great old photo of Southwest D.C. from 1899, showing the aftermath of the 1899 blizzard.

You’re looking up 6th St. SW towards the old B&O railroad station at 6th and B St. NW (Constitution Ave.).

Below is a similar view today.

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