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An Amazing Comparison: The Alexandria Waterfront in 1912 vs Today

Take a look at the amazing transformation of Alexandria's waterfront from 1912 to today! Dive into the past by comparing a 1912 Sanborn fire map to a modern Google Maps view.
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At the bar at Warwick's Cafe, 13th St., NW near Pennsylvania Ave., 1894
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We dug up this great old Sanborn fire insurance map of Alexandria from 1912.

1912 map of Alexandria waterfront
1912 map of Alexandria waterfront

Take a look at the same area today on Google Maps.

[googlemaps https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=rosemont+arlington+va&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rosemont,+Alexandria,+Virginia&gl=us&ll=38.819752,-77.073378&spn=0.005502,0.011362&t=m&z=14&output=embed]

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