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Takoma Park

Exploring the Outlines of Proposed Roads on a 1907 Map of Takoma Park

December 15, 2021February 7, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Take a look at this amazing 1907 map of Takoma Park and explore the outlines of proposed roads in and around the area. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Categories GoDCers Love Maps Tags 1900s, Takoma Park 4 Comments

Explore the 1921 Petroleum Age at the Old Dome Gas Service Station in Takoma

July 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc
"Dome Oil Co., Takoma Park." In Maryland in 1921, a gritty diorama of the Petroleum Age.

Take a step back in time to the Petroleum Age of 1921 with this photo of the old Dome Gas Service Station in Takoma. Learn more about its location and the railroad tracks in the background at GhostsofDC.org!

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Takoma, Takoma Park 1 Comment
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