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Streets of Washington

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Unique vintage images from postcards, stereoviews and other ephemera as well as in-depth stories about historic people and places in the Washington, D.C. area.

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About John DeFerrari

A native of Washington, DC, John DeFerrari is author of four DC history books. His latest book, Palaces of the Public: A Cultural History of Washington DC's Hotels, will be published in September 2026.

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