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A Look at the Historic Sewall-Belmont House in Washington, D.C.

  • Published July 17, 2013
Photo shows Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C.
Take a step back in time and visit the historic Sewall-Belmont House in Washington, D.C. Learn more about its rich history and how it's still standing today. Come explore the grounds and make sure to take a look at the late 1920s photo of the House.
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Here is a great shot of the Sewall-Belmont House at 144 Constitution Ave. NE, sometime in the late 1920s. It’s still there, so you should definitely pay a visit.

Photo shows Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C.
Photo shows Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. Photo shows Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C.

Source: Library of Congress

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