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A Rare Look at the White House Front Lawn in 1897

  • Published June 11, 2013
view from White House over front lawn in 1897
Take a step back in time and view the White House front lawn in 1897 with this rare image from the Library of Congress. Get a glimpse of what it looked like over 100 years ago!
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Ever wonder what it looks like to look out over the front lawn and Lafayette Park. Well, this photo from the Library of Congress shows what it would have looked like out of the second floor bedroom window in 1897.

view from White House over front lawn in 1897
view from White House over front lawn in 1897

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