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One of the first theaters for blacks in the United States when it opened in 1910, the Howard became a focal point for culture and entertainment along the U Street corridor in its heyday. Incorporating oral history, stock footage, and stills, "Howard…

This film provides several historical vignettes on the lives of ordinary citizens who lived in Washington, DC's downtown from the city's founding through the end of the 19th century. Topics covered include: the history of health and medicine, the…