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A Bird’s Eye View of Washington, Looking Toward the Northeast

A 1916 bird’s-eye view of Washington DC looking northeast, from the Library of Congress collection, showing the city’s grid and landmarks before its major 20th-century transformation.

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We can’t remember if we posted this already, but it doesn’t matter … because it’s sweet. This is a bird’s-eye view of Washington, looking toward the northeast.

1916 bird's eye view of Washington
1916 bird’s eye view of Washington

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