View of the alley from the 2nd-floor bathroom window at 213 Anacostia Ave., looking east at the backyards of some of the 200-block houses on 33rd St. (2013 photo courtesy of D. Grimstead.)

The lower 200 block of Anacostia Ave. in 2013 (from left, two buildings: 209/207 and 203/201 Ana. Ave). Over the years, River Terracers have added distinguishing features to the exteriors of their homes; for example, awnings and patios. Compare this photo to one from the 1950’s. (Photo courtesy of M. Grimstead.)

The lower 200 block of Anacostia Ave. in the early 1950’s (from left, two buildings: 209/207 and 203/201 Ana. Ave). The fire hydrant is at the intersection with Blaine St., and an apartment building is in the background at the end of Ana. Ave. (the E. Capitol St. Bridge was not yet built). The trees in the background are where a playground was installed many years later. Compare this photo to the one from 2013. (Photo courtesy of M. Grimstead.)