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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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1895 Bird's Eye View of Brookland
If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814
Amazing Photo of Washington Monument Apex
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Drunk Guy Falls Off Key Bridge Railing
Why Is It Named Ballston?
1935 Map of Juvenile Delinquents in Washington
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A Look Back at the Construction of the Memorial Bridge in the 1930s
Three Sisters Island Legend in the Potomac
The Construction of Key Bridge Connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn
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