A fascinating photo from 1922 shows a bustling intersection of 9th and G Streets in Washington, D.C. The photo, which was taken by John Vachon, a documentary photographer who worked for the Farm Security Administration, shows a variety of cars, pedestrians, and businesses.
The most striking feature of the photo is the Moore’s Rialto theater, which is clearly visible in the background. The theater was a popular vaudeville and movie theater in its day, and it featured many famous performers, including Al Jolson, Will Rogers, and Bob Hope. The theater was demolished in 1967.
![9th St. NW](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2014/07/06517u-1024x816.jpg)
And here’s the map of the block from 1919. You can clearly see the bank and the theatre. This is the part of the block where Zaytinya sits today.
![9th and G St. NW in 1919](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2014/07/9thandGStNW.jpg)