Public Law 71–615

That upon the acquisition by either the United States or the District of Columbia, or by both, of all the land in the subdivision of Reno lying within the territory bounded by Thirty-eighth Place, Fessenden Street, Howard Street, and the alley running east and west through squares 1762 and 1846 from the east line of Thirty-eighth Place extended to Howard Street, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia be, and they are hereby, authorized to close Emery Place, Vincent Street, Donaldson Place, McPherson Street, and the public alleys, lying within the above-described limits, or any portion or portions thereof:

Proviso.

Title to revert to District of Columbia.

Provided, That upon the closing of said streets or alleys, or any part thereof, the title to the land lying within the portion of the streets or alleys so closed shall revert to the District of Columbia.