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The Evolution of Taxi Fares in Washington D.C. from Zone System to Meters
For 70+ years, DC taxis used zone fares, but proposals for meters instead sparked endless debates. This history explores DC's zone system, the battle over meters vs. zones, and how meters finally replaced zones in 2008.
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March for Prohibition: "Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch Mine"
What Is The History of Tysons Corner?
Revisiting the Construction of the Washington DC Metro
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1935 Map of Juvenile Delinquents in Washington
Washington Was Originally Named Rome, Maryland
A Striking Portrait of Lewis Powell: The Man Who Tried to Kill Secretary of State William Seward
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Robert Todd Lincoln Attends Dedication of Lincoln Memorial
Exploring Washington's Lost Neighborhoods of the Late 19th Century
When Did Metro Open in D.C.?
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