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U.S. Weather Bureau kiosk on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

The Fascination and Demise of Washington's Street-Level Weather Kiosk

Learn about the first Weather Bureau kiosk installed in Washington, D.C., and the reasons for its decommissioning in 1933. This article includes high-resolution photos and vintage newspaper articles.

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1791 L'Enfant Plan of the new city

Why Is There No J Street in Washington, DC?

City of Washington, statistical maps / compiled by Lieut. F.V. Greene, assistant to the Engineer Commissioner, July 1st 1880 ; compiled by Lieut. F.V. Greene, U.S. Eng'rs ... to accompany the annual report of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for the year ending June 30th 1880 ; Wm. T.O. Bruff, del., Eng'r Dept., D.C.

Shaw, Mt. Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle: A 19th-Century Property Value Comparison

HWA recommendation for the vehicle color - glossy red

Metro Trains Were Almost Bright Red!

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streetcar entering Dupont Underground near end of construction in 1949 (theatlanticcities.com)

Taking a Tour of the Dupont Underground: Stepping Back in Time to 1955

Children playing in the Defrees Alley, NE Washington, D.C.; Near Capitol Building; One basement room rents for $9.00 a month, two rooms upstairs for $ 16.00, one bath and cold water in the hall for entire building.. Wolcott, Marion Post -- Photographer

A Look Back at Defrees Alley in Washington D.C.

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Uncovering the History & Origin of Annandale, VA

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If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814

Lincoln Memorial in 1917

A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction

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