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Published
January 2, 2013
Exploring Anacostia History with a 1907 Baist Real Estate Atlas
Take a look at this 1907 Baist real estate atlas to explore the history of Anacostia in Washington D.C. See how the area has changed over the years!
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Take a look at this
Baist map
of Anacostia in 1907.
1907 Baist real estate atlas of Anacostia
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