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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
5
Numerous ads describe furnished rooms and housekeeping work in private homes and apartments around Washington DC. Conditions vary from private bath and heat to single or double occupancy with or without meals. Numerous locations include Northwest and Southwest districts with rates ranging from modest weekly sums to monthly prices.
Numerous listings describe furnished rooms for rent across NW streets near Massachusetts Avenue and Capitol, with private baths, shared kitchens or parlors, heat, hot water, and proximity to government buildings. Prices range from weekly to monthly and vary by room size, amenities, and house rules. Many rooms specify for gentlemen or adults, some mention private families or transient use, and several offer board and meals.
Numerous early 20th century rental notices describe rooms for rent with or without board across Washington DC. Listings name addresses such as Columbia Road, 201 Columbia Road, Columbus Road area, Fort Totten, and NW streets, noting shared dining, heating, and bath facilities, with various prices and terms and some references to nearby transit or landmarks. The notices emphasize furnished and unfurnished options, multiple rooms per floor, and the availability of wholesome housekeepers or private families as cohabitants.
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