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Elephants on Parade

1920s, Pennsylvania Ave. NW

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Clearly, this is not something you will see today … or, is it?

December 5, 1923. Probably Washington, D.C. 4x5 glass negative, National Photo Company Collection, Library of Congress. — December 5, 1923. Probably Washington, D.C. 4×5 glass negative, National Photo Company Collection, Library of Congress.

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