Explore America: Washington, D.C.

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Explore America: Washington, D.C.

Hi-Boy Donut Shop

Resting on the Goalpost. Washington, D.C., June 1969, from the series Southern Roads/City Pavements

36th Street

Washing the Walk, (Burberry's), from the series Connecticut Avenue

Beer Drinkers at the Sea Grill, Washington, DC

Watercolor Street Scene

Dupont Circle Crowd--Hands Across America, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Fruit Seller with man on bicycle, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Two Boys at Carrolburg Place, Washington, D.C.

H Street Parking

Untitled, from the series Connecticut Avenue

Kramer Books and Afterwords, from the series Connecticut Avenue