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Incredible View of Alexandria Wharf in 1865

What did Alexandria, Virginia look like in 1865? This photo shows the Alexandria wharf in May, 1865.
View of Constitution Avenue NW looking towards Center Market, which occupied the northeast corner of 9th Street NW. Many produce stalls are visible on the northwest corner of that intersection and horse-drawn vehicles are on the cobblestone street.
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What an incredible photograph, dug up at the Library of Congress. This is from May, 1865.

Photograph shows cargo ships at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia from Pioneer Mill, which was six stories high.
Photograph shows cargo ships at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia from Pioneer Mill, which was six stories high.
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