A Very Different Farragut Square With Flowers and Trees

Farragut Square in 1919

This is definitely not what the square looks like today. This series of photos, courtesy of the Smithsonian, depict a far more tranquil and pleasant Farragut Square back in 1919.

Farragut Statue in 1919

Farragut Statue in 1919

Farragut Square in 1919

Farragut Square in 1919

Farragut Square in 1919

Farragut Square in 1919

Farragut Square in 1919

Farragut Square in 1919

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