Railroads, ShorpyArt

A glimpse at the industrial side of Washington circa 1925, labeled "Capitol Refining Co. plant." This tank farm, where the Pentagon stands today, was described at the time as being in "Relee, Alexandria County, just south of the highway bridge." National Photo Co. Collection glass negative. View full size.

Washington, D.C., 1922. "Rail guard." View full size. National Photo Company.

Washington, D.C., vicinity circa 1926. "Southern Railway. Ladies' car," reserved for women and their escorts. National Photo glass negative. View full size.

Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Union Station, tracks in rear." National Photo Company Collection glass negative, Library of Congress. View full size.

Washington, 1921 or 1922. "Union Station waiting room." View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative, Library of Congress.