Washington D.C., The Telephone in a Boardinghouse is Always Busy 1943

"Washington D.C., The Telephone in a Boardinghouse is Always Busy" is a 1943 black and white photograph by Esther Bubley. The image shows a young woman in a boarding house speaking on the phone, capturing a moment of everyday life during wartime. Bubley's work often depicted the lives of ordinary Americans and the realities of the period, focusing on social documentary photography. The photograph showcases the importance of communication during a time of uncertainty and reflects the social dynamics of the era.