The Owen T. Curtis Collection

D.C. Public Library, Southwest Branch
920 Wesley Place (at K Street, SW)
Washington, DC 20024

Telephone: 202-727-1381
Open: Appointments are strongly recommended.

Copying Facilities: YES (but limited)
Branch Librarian: Carolyn McCormick

The Owen Curtis collection contains approximately 2000 images that
document life in Southwest Washington between 1920 and 1950,
prior to its destruction to make way for the Southeast-Southwest
Freeway. The collection includes photographs of community
activities and glimpses of day to day life in the area.

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