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Western High School in 1919
Back then it was called Western High School. Washington had that school north of Georgetown, Eastern High School near Capitol Hill and Central High School just north of U St.
Western High School in 1900
A Look at Western High School in 1900
Take a look back in time to 1900 and explore the history of Western High School. The photo was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston and the building now houses the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
Women at Western High School posing on an exercise device
Women Exercising at Western High School in 1899: Frances Benjamin Johnston at the Library of Congress
Take a look at these photos of women exercising at Western High School in 1899, part of Frances Benjamin Johnston's collection at the Library of Congress. The building now houses the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. See more photos and learn about the school's famous alumni here.
young women exercising with dumbbells at Western High School
Exploring History Through Photographs: Women Exercising at Western High School, 1899
Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of women exercising at Western High School in 1899. See photos taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston and discover more about the forgotten past.

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