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Posted In March 20, 2012
John Adams Makes Washington, D.C. Official Capital
Why is Washington, DC the capital? John Adams rode from Philadelphia to DC over an entire week. Read the story of his full journey.
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If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814
History of Washington's Suburbs
A Look Back at Columbia Heights in 1951: A Photo of 11th and Kenyon St. NW
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Metro's 17-Foot Long "Experimental Station" in 1968
Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant
A Look at Maine Ave. SW in 1865, Right Around the Time of President Lincoln's Assassination
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Why Is It Named Centreville?
1935 Map of Juvenile Delinquents in Washington
Now This is Cool: Check Out the Washington Times Pocket Directory of Apartments from 1914
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