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Revisiting Streetcar Life in Washington, DC: A Look Back at Life in 1943

What was it like riding the streetcars of Washington on the 1940s? Take a look at this series of great old photos.
Sunday. 7 yr. old news-boy, without a badge, who tried to "short-change" me when he sold me a paper. "He can rustle de poipers"another boy said. William Parralla, 313 Second St., S.W.
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People in streetcar in August of 1938
People in streetcar in August of 1938

Source: Library of Congress

Woman riding streetcar in 1943
Woman riding streetcar in 1943

Source: Library of Congress

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7
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