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product_id: 290279258
title: "Black Broadway in Washington, DC (American Heritage)"
price: "$53.18"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/290279258-black-broadway-in-washington-dc-american-heritage
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region: United States of America
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# Black Broadway in Washington, DC (American Heritage)

**Price:** $53.18
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- **What is this?** Black Broadway in Washington, DC (American Heritage)
- **How much does it cost?** $53.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Before chain coffeeshops and luxury high-rises, before even the beginning of desegregation and the 1968 riots, Washington's Greater U Street was known as Black Broadway. From the early 1900s into the 1950s, African Americans plagued by Jim Crow laws in other parts of town were free to own businesses here and built what was often described as a "city within a city." Local author and journalist Briana A. Thomas narrates U Street's rich and unique history, from the early triumph of emancipation to the days of civil rights pioneer Mary Church Terrell and music giant Duke Ellington, through the recent struggles of gentrification.

Review: An interesting read/look at DC history - Very well written - an interesting look at the history of this area of DC - interesting facts and details
Review: How things have changed - I am from DC and I remember

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,111,619 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,484 in Black & African American History (Books) #1,517 in Biographies of Artists, Architects & Photographers (Books) #15,022 in U.S. State & Local History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 74 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting read/look at DC history
*by M***H on May 26, 2021*

Very well written - an interesting look at the history of this area of DC - interesting facts and details

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How things have changed
*by C***E on March 28, 2022*

I am from DC and I remember

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing!
*by J***R on January 12, 2021*

What a amazing read and ride through U street history.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-08*