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Posted In December 10, 2012

View of Washington and the Potomac from Georgetown in 1865
A Rare Look at Washington, DC from the Top of Georgetown in 1865
Marvel at this rare view of Washington, DC from the top of Georgetown in 1865. You can also see Aqueduct Bridge from Virginia into Georgetown and Mason's Island (i.e., Roosevelt Island today). This image was taken by William Morris Smith and can be found at the Library of Congress.
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Unbelievable Photo of the Capitol Building from 1905-1915
This incredible photo of the Capitol Building was taken between 1905 and 1915, part of the Detroit Publishing Company collection at the Library of Congress. See the amazing image and discover the history behind it!
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Miriam Auerbach Wolf: From High School Student to Real Estate Executive
Miriam Auerbach Wolf was born in Washington D.C. in 1924. She graduated from Central High School and became a French teacher in the 1950s. She later became the first woman to become a life member of the "Million-Dollar Sales Club" of the Washington Board of Realtors and was awarded several awards from the Board of Realtors for her residential transactions.
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An Incredible View Down New Jersey Ave. in 1863
Take a look at this incredible view down New Jersey Ave. in 1863. The caption reads: Southeast view with New Jersey Ave. on the right and A Street and B Street (i.e., Independence Ave.) in the foreground. View includes the Washington Navy Yard, the Eastern Branch, and much more.

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