Arlington, Virginia, is home to more than 130 ethnic groups. One small community is called “the world in a zip code.” They call it that because there are so many ethnic groups, languages and customs all in just one postal code. The area is commonly known by the main road that passes through it. The road is Columbia Pike, or “The Pike” for short. The road was built in the early 1800s as the way into Washington from Virginia. Today, the Pike appeals to immigrants from all around the world. During the last 10 years, local photographers have been documenting the lives of people living in the area. Lloyd Wolf is one of those photographers. He lives near The Pike. “Columbia Pike has become more and more interesting. There are hundreds and hundreds of ethnicities, people from different countries along The Pike and living in relative harmony. This is something we thought was worth recording.” Wolf and four other photographers began taking photos of the neighborhood and its people.
