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A Fascinating Series of Photos Taken by Carl Mydans in September 1935 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

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Take a look at this fascinating series of photos taken by Carl Mydans in September 1935 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. These images show a very different side of Georgetown from what we're used to today, with children playing on the street and cars parked on the side of the road.
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Children playing on sidewalk, the only available playground. Georgetown, inhabited by both white and Negro, Washington, D.C.

Also, take a look at these great cars parked on the side of the street. Maybe this is O Street?

Children at play on street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
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