Upon the abandonment of any street, avenue, road, or highway, or part thereof, under the provisions of §§ 9-103.01 to 9-103.05, the title to the land contained in such abandoned portion shall revert to the owners of the land abutting thereon.
D.C. Code § 9-101.08
Reversion of title upon abandonment of streets
Feb. 16, 1904, 33 Stat. 14, ch. 159, § 2
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