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1980s

The 1980s were a tale of two Washingtons. The corridors of power hummed with Reagan-era confidence, while the crack epidemic devastated neighborhoods across the city. Mayor Marion Barry dominated local politics throughout the decade, and the question of what kind of city DC would become hung over every block.

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An Aerial View of Federal Triangle and the Navy Memorial Under ConstructionDec 1, 201325 Years Later: A Look at an Old Real Estate Ad From 1988Oct 21, 20131981 apartment listingsTake a Trip Through Memory Lane with this 1981 Apartment Listings Page from The Washington PostOct 21, 2013Nov 1982 | Crews work to complete the building of the tunnel near Forest Glen Station.Building the DC Metro: Vintage Construction PhotosOct 18, 2013Friendship, the home of the McLean familyMcLean Gardens: From Private Estate to Wartime HousingOct 16, 2013Paul Stevenson Oles sketch of the Vietnam MemorialMaya Lin’s Winning Design Concept for the Vietnam MemorialSep 18, 2013letter from Bill Clinton to Ronald Reagan on December 27th, 1988A Letter from Bill Clinton to Ronald Reagan in 1988Jun 26, 2013Redskins Superbowl parade in 1988Remembering the Redskins’ Glory Days: Hail to RGIII and the Washington Redskins!Jun 18, 2013Boogies Diner in the faux-historical building at 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Georgetown, 19931229 Wisconsin Ave NW: The History of Georgetown’s Apple Store BuildingMay 6, 2013
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