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Super Six: 1922
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 10:53pm.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Hudson Coach, Connecticut Avenue Northwest." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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We Are the Champions: 1930
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 12:26pm.
Washington, D.C., circa 1930. "Lacrosse, Central Stadium." Teams unknown; perhaps someone out there can fill us in. Contest to be decided: Most Outstanding Uniform. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Eggs in Nest: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 11:15pm.
Washington, D.C., circa 1925. "Howard University classroom." On the blackboard: egg recipes. National Photo Co. glass negative. View full size.
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Peggy, Clytie, Ethel: 1926
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 6:13pm.
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June 21, 1926. Washington, D.C. "Peggy Walsh, Clytie Collier and Ethel Barrymore Colt." National Photo Company glass negative. View full size.
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Steampunk Waterslide: 1904
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 1:13pm.
Off South Bass Island in Lake Erie circa 1904. "The Water Toboggan. Put-In Bay, Ohio." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co. View full size.
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Judd & Detweiler: 1924
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 8:30pm.
Washington, D.C., circa 1924. "Judd & Detweiler, Florida Avenue and Eckington Place N.E." Even as you read this, there is an excellent chance that within your household are one or more things that came from this building. What might they be? National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Head Puppy: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 7:01pm.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1925. "Mrs. Marion Durphy with 'The Duke of Arlington.'" National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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