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Exploring the Smithsonian’s Historic Photos of the West Wing and Washington Monument

Published May 15, 2013

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we explore the Smithsonian's archives of historic photos of the West Wing and the Washington Monument. See the stunning photos of DC's past! #Smithsonian #WestWing #WashingtonMonument

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Doing a little evening photo surfing and came across this stunning one from the Smithsonian’s archives. The building on the left is the West Wing and the one on the right is the State, War and Navy Building. And off in the distance, is the Washington Monument (of course).

West Executive Ave. and the Washington Monument (1919)

Here’s another one we dug up.

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West Wing of the White House with Washington Monument in background

Posted in Notable People & Places
and tagged 1910s, The West Wing, Washington Monument

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