In the sweltering summer of 1918, the streets of Washington D.C. seemed to hold secrets and scandals at every turn. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the business and commercial center of the city, a peculiar advertisement caught the eye of this reporter. A 24×100 foot mercantile or office building, located at 11212 G Street NW, stood as a testament to the city’s growth, yet its very existence seemed shrouded in mystery.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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