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Sk8rz: 1910
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 3:33am.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1910. "Congressional apartment house, East Capitol Street." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
Replaced by a Courthouse
Submitted by GarthB on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 3:42pm.
The courthouse happens to be the US Supreme Court Building.
Sk8rz indeed
Submitted by edition_of_one on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 9:08am.
I wonder if those boys have been racing that streetcar.
Cafe!
Submitted by GaryOmaha on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 10:37am.
What a great idea to put a cafe in a large apartment building. I don't think that's done much anymore -- at least not here in the Midwest.
Why "Congressional"?
Submitted by Kairho on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 8:06am.
Was it built to house member of Congress (and maybe their families)? Or is Congress looking for a bit of rental income on the side? Or just a name?
[The building was across the street from the Capitol, hence the name. - Dave]
Massive
Submitted by Anonymous Arkie on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 7:18am.
Looks to be one really huge roof garden; could hold every tenant and a close friend! Hope it's still there!
[Replaced by a courthouse. - Dave]
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