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

  • Published December 4, 2012
Capitol Building circa 1863
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.
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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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