DDOT recently published more than 150 historic photos of DC streets on its Flickr page. I love getting a glimpse at what the city looked like 50 and 60 years ago, and thought I’d share a few from our neighborhood, starting with Barney Circle, circa 1948-1960.
Barney Circle, Oct 25, '60. Courtesy of DDOT
Barney Circle, aerial. Courtesy of DDOT
Barney Circle looking east at Pennsylvania Avenue/Sousa Bridge over Anacostia River. Note bus and streetcar turnaround (ca: 1948). Courtesy of DDOT
wow… the freeway and ramps have had such a huge impact. Now it’s just totally un-walkable and barren. I think I liked it better circa 1948.
How was the land used to the lower right of the last photograph (where the highway is now, south of K)?