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Published
July 23, 2013
A Glimpse into History: An Incredible Old Photograph of Great Falls from 1864
See a glimpse into the past with this incredible old photograph of Great Falls from 1864. Relive history and marvel at this timeless piece of art.
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What an awesome old photograph of Great Falls from 1864.
Great Falls in 1864
Source:
Library of Congress
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