Monday, June 14, 2010

The Evolution of Petworth- Photographic Comparisons


See how Petworth has changed. The color photographs are from Google Map streetview. The black and white photos date from the 1920s, and are courtesy of the Washington, DC Historical Society.



New Hampshire Avenue (L) and Rock Creek Church Road , 2010




New Hampshire Avenue (L) and Rock Creek Church Road, 1927




New Hampshire Avenue and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, 2010



New Hampshire Avenue and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, 1927



Intersection of New Hampshire Avenue (R) and 7th Street, 2010


Intersection of New Hampshire Avenue (R) and 7th Street, 1927




Kansas Ave NW and Shepherd St NW, 2010


General view east down Shepherd Street NW across Kansas Avenue. Includes the Petworth Public School at 834 Shepherd Street, the Henry Taft house at 4021 Kansas Avenue., 1895-1900


4021 Kansas Avenue NW, 2010

Henry Taft house at 4021 Kansas Avenue NW, 1900-5

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