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From 1791 until the 1950s, Southwest Washington was the city’s largest working-class, waterfront neighborhood. Then it was almost entirely leveled by urban renewal. Follow this trail to the places that recall Southwest’s first settlement, its gritty maturity, and its rebirth as a “new town in the city.” Please note: This guide was created before the significant Wharf development of the early 2020s. Some landmarks may have changed.