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Posted In June 21, 2012

photograph of the Capitol under construction in 1858
The U.S. Capitol Under Construction in 1858
Take a look at this rare photograph of the U.S. Capitol under construction in 1858. View the amazing details and stores lining Pennsylvania Ave before the Civil War. Click for the higher resolution image!
1321 33rd St. NW in Georgetown house on left (Google Street View)
A DC Story From 1321 33rd St. NW: Alexander Graham Bell, The Kennedys, General Douglas MacArthur and More
A wonderful story from GoDCer Sharon about her great great grandfather purchasing the house at 1321 33rd St. NW from Alexander Graham Bell, the Kennedys living around the corner, and General Douglas MacArthur's wife living next door. Read the amazing DC story here!
Locomotive and cars through the concourse (Photo courtesy of Trains magazine)
The Incredible Story of Dwight Eisenhower’s Inaugural Train Wreck at Union Station
Relive the incredible story of the train wreck that occurred at Union Station just days before Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration in 1953. Miraculously, no fatalities occurred, but the station was left in shambles. Learn the amazing recovery story!

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