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Georgetown and Sheridan Circle on a 1915 Map

A Baist real estate map shows Georgetown and the Sheridan Circle area in 1915.

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1915 map of Georgetown and Sheridan Circle
1915 map of Georgetown and Sheridan Circle

Here is yet another awesome Baist real estate map for you showing Georgetown. Like the last two maps, this is also from 1915.

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