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A Rare Glimpse of the Capitol Building from the Civil War: The Photograph by Mathew Brady

Take a look at this historic photograph of the Capitol Building from the Civil War, taken by the acclaimed photographer Mathew Brady. Learn about the Civil War and see the photo here.
May 1865. "Another artillery unit passing on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Treasury." Wet plate glass negative by Mathew Brady.
Washington, D.C., 1916. "Post Office Department mail wagon." With a slogan we can all get behind. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Here is a wonderful photograph from the Civil War, taken by the acclaimed photographer Mathew Brady.

Capitol Building circa 1863
Capitol Building circa 1863

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