Washington’s Newspaper Row in 1874

1870s

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Below is a great engraving from Harper’s back in 1874. It depicts the old newspaper row in Washington.

Newspaper row in 1874 — “Newspaper Row, Washington, D.C.” Engraving from “Harper’s New Monthly Magazine” (Jan. 1874). 30-N-31-629.

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