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McPherson Square

A Look Back at the History of 910 15th St. NW in McPherson Square

November 9, 2022April 29, 2019 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back at the history of 910 15th St. NW in McPherson Square! Learn about the evolution of this DC landmark and how it’s been transformed into the Camden Parc Apartments.

Categories Then and Now Tags McPherson Square

A Look Back: Cab Stand at McPherson Square circa 1918

May 9, 2013 by ghostsofdc
cab stand at McPherson Square

Take a look back in time to 1918 and the cab stand at McPherson Square. This photo was found on Documentarist and provides a fascinating glimpse of a different era.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1910s, McPherson Square

The Rise and Fall of Washington’s Red Light District in the 1970s and 80s

March 7, 2022May 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Casino Royal Adult Theatre advertisement in the Washington Post - December 15th, 1977

Explore the history of Washington’s red light district in the 1970s and 80s, and the rise of development that eventually drove out the unsavory sex shops. Featuring an article from the Washington Post in 1978.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, From the Crazy Vault Tags 1970s, 1980s, Franklin Square, McPherson Square 13 Comments
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