9th and U circa 1928
Thanks to Lydia DePillis for sharing this new blog, The Ruined Capitol, which shows before and after shots of the streets of DC. Above is 9th and U, click through after the jump to see some more shots of the greater 14th and U street area.
Before the Reeves Center.... circa 1920
South of Thomas Circle, circa 1917
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January 9, 2012 at 11:26 pm
These are great. Thanks for sharing!
January 11, 2012 at 8:00 am
[…] U Street Girl has some great snaps of what U Street looked like back in the day. She culled them down out of Lydia DePillis’ full link and interview with the Streets of DC author in the Washington City Paper. I know I’m a bit of sappy sentimentalist, but I think quite a few of these look much better than the buildings that took their place, either in construction or color choice. Hey pea green and mustard yellow complex by the 9:30 Club, I am side eyeing you. Hard. Bookmark It […]
January 13, 2012 at 2:04 pm
if only we could rewind the reeves center to 1920
January 23, 2012 at 9:37 am
U Street fans, here is another U street lost gem…
http://theruinedcapitol.blogspot.com/2012/01/u-street-between-13th-14th-streets-nw.html
January 23, 2012 at 10:27 am
Wow, thanks for sharing – Simon. I knew there was a theater there but hadn’t seen photos before.