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Published June 22, 2012

A Look at the Capitol Building in 1846 Through John Plumbe’s Photograph

Take a look at the Capitol Building in 1846 through John Plumbe's remarkable photograph. This daguerreotype shows the east front of the Capitol Building, noticeably different than it looks today. Source: Library of Congress.

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Here is an amazing photograph (or daguerreotype) by John Plumbe taken in 1846. It shows the east front of the Capitol Building, noticeably different than it looks today.

1846 photo of the Capitol Building

Source: Library of Congress

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