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Exploring Washington, D.C. Through the Photos of GoDCer Tony, a D.C. Native

Explore Washington, D.C. through the eyes of GoDCer Tony - a D.C. native. Tony's father was a pilot with Eastern Airlines and he's shared some of his photos, including shots of National Airport (not Reagan), the 1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK) and more!
Street scene in Washington, D.C., winter of 1941-42. 4x5 Kodachrome transparency by Louise Rosskam, probably taken near the N and Union intersection of her other shots. Clues are the Chung Wah laundry at 1264, the J. Marucci barbershop and the A. Peterman clothing store.
Expansive view of Center Market taken from an elevated position on the northeast corner of Indiana Avenue and 7th Street NW. A statue of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock is prominnent on the right side of the image which also features pedestrians, streetcars, horse and carriages, bicycles, and automobile traffic.
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GoDCer, and D.C. native, Tony was kind enough to share a number of photos from his youth. His father was a pilot with Eastern Airlines (remember them?) and a few of the shots are taken by him, flying into National Airport (not Reagan).

New York Avenue after the riots in 1968
New York Avenue after the riots in 1968
view of New York Avenue after the 1968 riots
view of New York Avenue after the 1968 riots
1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK)
1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium (i.e., RFK)
GoDCer Tony's father and uncle in front of store on 8th St. SE near Barracks Row
GoDCer Tony’s father and uncle in front of store on 8th St. SE near Barracks Row
religious festival & parade in Brookland
religious festival & parade in Brookland
runway that used to be at either Bolling AFB or Anacostia naval air station
runway that used to be at either Bolling AFB or Anacostia naval air station
airline pilot's view of the U.S. Capitol Building
airline pilot’s view of the U.S. Capitol Building
airliner pilot's view of the Washington Monument
airliner pilot’s view of the Washington Monument
airline pilot's view of Washington Monument & U.S. Capitol Building
airline pilot’s view of Washington Monument & U.S. Capitol Building
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