The Washington, D.C. Townhouse & Its Old Cloth Awning
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The Washington, D.C. Townhouse & Its Old Cloth Awning
Probably near Dupont or Logan Circle, these substantial Victorian-era townhouses are adorned with collapsable cloth awnings and circular beds, seemingly of evergreens or some other shrub-like plant. Note the tree stand near the side walk, the gas light street lamp, and the open wall with usable shutters to block out the sun, probably along an alleyway entrance (a typical feature of the "I-like" alleyways in the Federal City).
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This row used to stand at 1003 13th Street. See the link below.
http://www.theruinedcapitol.com/2012/01/1008-13th-street-nw.html
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