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Posted In June 4, 2013
A Rare Look at Washington, D.C. in 1973
Take a rare look at Washington, D.C. back in 1973! See the White House, Lafayette Park, the Washington Monument, and the Potomac in this amazing shot.
A Look Back at M Street in 1959
Take a look back at M Street in 1959 with this terrific photo, courtesy of DDOT and Flickr user ddotphotos. Get a glimpse of history today!
Clark Mills' Scathing Letter to the Editor About the Unfinished Washington Monument
Read Clark Mills' scathing letter to the editor about the unfinished Washington Monument. Mills was the sculptor of the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Park. Learn more about this interesting piece from the Washington Post from 1877.
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San Diego Padres Move to Washington for 1974 Season
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1895 Bird's Eye View of Brookland
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