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September 6, 2014
The Treasury Building As It Looked During the Civil War
Stunning old image of the Treasury building during the Civil War.
A Gambling Bust in 1925 Washington DC: From Dice to Drafts to the American Gaming Association
Silver Spring, Maryland in 1927: The National Guard Armory that is Still There Today!
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What an incredible photo of the Treasury Department.
Department of Treasury in 1863
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