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The Incredible Story of Moving The Old Girl Scouts Headquarters South of the White House in 1924

In 1924, the old Girl Scouts headquarters was moved south of the White House. This incredible process is recorded in a fascinating photo from the Library of Congress archives. Learn the story of this incredible feat!
600 block of Independence Ave. SW in 1941
Washington, D.C., circa 1918. "Old house, Mass. Ave. N.E. Built by Thomas Taylor in 1876."

This is an interesting photo which we found in the Library of Congress archives. The image is from 1924 when the old headquarters for the Girl Scouts of America was being moved. No small feat, as you can see.

moving the old Girl Scouts headquarters south of the White House
moving the old Girl Scouts headquarters south of the White House

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