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Posted In November 20, 2012

Emily Edson Briggs, aka "Olivia"

Exploring Social Life in 19th Century Washington Through Emily Edson Briggs' "The Olivia Letters

Take a journey back in time to 19th century Washington with Emily Edson Briggs' "The Olivia Letters." Learn about the formalities and rules of etiquette, and get a glimpse into the social life of the city.

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Traffic, 14th & Thomas Circle

A Closer Look at Thomas Circle in the 1920s

Washington, D.C. Mormon Temple from a distance (ldschurchtemples.com)

History of Washington's Mormon Temple

Glebe Rd. and 13th

Glebe Road: History of Modern Day Arlington County

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1906 map showing the original boundary milestones of the District of Columbia

Map of All D.C. Boundary Stones From 1906

Chain Bridge at the end of the Civil War (Library of Congress)

Where Washington's Historic Chain Bridge Gets Its Name

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of the United States..

What Does 'District of Columbia' Mean in Washington, D.C.?

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pan-am-dulles

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F St. in 1970

What D.C. Looked Like in 1970: Check Out This Amazing Photo from DDOT

D.C. slums in 1935

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