Washington shoppers chase out-of-town bargains from capital era
The piece describes Washington as a premier shopping and exhibition city during a holiday season. It highlights out-of-town buyers, the national capital’s advantages, and the influx of visitors to streets like F and Pennsylvania Avenue. It notes government departments busy, the Library and Printing Office operations, and the cosmopolitan mix of residents and diplomats.
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Allen Wang
Guy Ace
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Washington’s Magnificent New Railway Station and City Life
Washington shines as a theatrical center with five playhouses and many moving picture venues. Visitors can tour Mount Vernon Georgetown and Arlington, plus public buildings open daily, while merchants boast varied goods and large stocks. The city’s retail boom continues despite financial concerns.
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Rockville
Gretna
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