Washington D.C., May 5, 1927 – As the floodwaters recede, the true extent of the devastation is revealed, and so are the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface. In the midst of this chaos, school officials, led by municipal architect A.L. Harris, have been quietly inspecting sites for new school buildings. But what’s being built to replace the old is only a small part of the story.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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