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Farragut Square circa 1881 (maritimequest.com)

Three Random Stories About Farragut Square

What is the history of Farragut Square in Washington, DC? Read three great stories from its past.

Commuter traffic from bus strike (1974)

Washington Metrobus Strike in 1974

When was the bus strike in Washington, DC? In 1974 it created a traffic nightmare for commuters.

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Washington, D.C., circa 1934. "Washington Monument. Capstone without lightning rods." 8x10 nitrate negative by Theodor Horydczak.

Amazing Photo of Washington Monument Apex

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Why Is It Named Reston?

"Full size mockup of partial Metro station 1968" from Harry Weese Associates' 1994 book describing Metro's early plans.

Metro's 17-Foot Long "Experimental Station" in 1968

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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.

Traffic, 14th & Thomas Circle

A Closer Look at Thomas Circle in the 1920s

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Drunk Guy Falls Off Key Bridge Railing

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1895 Bird's Eye View of Brookland

14th St. in Columbia Heights

What Did Columbia Heights Look Like After the 1968 Riots?

Washington Times pocket directory of apartments - 1914

Now This is Cool: Check Out the Washington Times Pocket Directory of Apartments from 1914

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