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A Fascinating 1883 Bird’s-Eye View of Washington DC

  • Published December 22, 2012
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Delve into a fascinating 1883 bird's-eye view of Washington DC, courtesy of the Library of Congress. Click to explore the incredible detail of this image.
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I love this. Click on it for some amazing detail. Get ready to waste a lot of time studying this image, courtesy of the Library of Congress.

1883 bird's eye view of Washington
1883 bird’s eye view of Washington

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